<s>[INST] Why is it important to address weight-loss strategies in adolescents with obesity? [/INST] Obesity in adolescence is on the rise, with a 3-fold increase in prevalence since the 70s.Many of the weight-related conditions we see in the adult population, like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, are now becoming more common in people younger than 18 years of age who have obesity. Because obesity is a chronic condition, ongoing monitoring and treatment are required, which may include intensive lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy, or even surgical intervention. Source: Rethink Obesity. Link: https://www.rethinkobesity.com/advocacy-resources/faq.html. Field: Endocrinology. Disease: Obesity </s>