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Obesity is a complex medical condition that requires a comprehensive approach for treatment.The foundation of obesity treatment involves adopting healthy lifestyle habits. This includes making dietary changes, increasing physical activity, and incorporating behavior modification techniques. A balanced and nutritious diet, portion control, regular exercise, and stress management techniques can help in weight management.Working with a registered dietitian can help develop a personalized meal plan that focuses on reducing calorie intake while ensuring adequate nutrition. This may involve reducing the consumption of high-calorie and processed foods, increasing the intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and incorporating lean protein sources. Regular physical activity is essential for weight loss and weight maintenance. Engaging in aerobic exercises, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, can help burn calories and improve cardiovascular health. Strength training exercises can also help build muscle mass, which increases metabolism. Bariatric surgery may be considered for individuals with severe obesity or those with a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions. Procedures such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and gastric banding can help reduce the size of the stomach, restrict food intake, and promote weight loss. Bariatric surgery is generally considered a last resort when other weight loss methods have been unsuccessful.