DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2023.v11i03.012

Pages: 550-555

Obesity is a major public health concern requiring a comprehensive, effective management approach. Family medicine plays a critical role in the management of obesity, but the extent of its impact is not well-established. This literature review of the impact of family medicine on obesity management identifies the most effective strategies for the management of obesity in primary care. Patient education on weight, exercises, food, and body mass index (BMI) recording. Find studies focusing on family medicine's effects on managing children and adolescents' obesity. Family medicine interventions significantly reduced weight and BMI and improved obesity-related comorbidities, including hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Although height and weight were measured for most children and adolescents, their BMI-for-age was not calculated, and they were unlikely to receive weight-related education. The most effective interventions included comprehensive lifestyle modifications, multidisciplinary team-based care, and continuous follow- up and support. Family medicine plays a critical role in the management of obesity, and its impact is significant in reducing weight and BMI and improving obesity-related comorbidities. The findings of this study focus on the importance of using family medicine to treat obesity. Overall, this study supports the ongoing efforts to address the obesity epidemic and promote public health through effective obesity management strategies.