Klinische Wochenschrift
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Obesity is a chronic, usually life-long condition. Therefore, the success of any treatment should be measured by the long-term weight loss. More patients lose weight than maintain the weight loss after the active phase of therapy has ended. ⋯ Both these procedures have definite risks. Rapid weight loss is induced by fasting but long-term follow-ups showed gradual regain of weight loss. Combinations of various techniques such as behavior modification, exercise, proper nutritional instruction and protein-sparing modified fast seem to have the best chance for long-term success.