<s>[INST] What is the best treatment for obesity and why? [/INST] There are different approaches for weight loss like diets, physical activity, pharmacotherapy, Endoscopic treatment, weight loss surgeries. The best treatment depends on right approach at right time depending upon age, height, weight, BMI and co morbidities, past attempts of weight loss. Ideally the best attempt is ideal diet and physical activity to prevent weight gain. Choice of therapy can be based on various factors like Body fat percentage, Body mass index, Evaluation of diseases directly induced by obesity, Psychology impact if any and Evaluation of long term risks. Source: LOC. Link: https://obesityasia.com/faqs/. Field: Endocrinology. Disease: Obesity </s>