... Lung, and Blood Institute: Clinical guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults: The evidence report. Washington, DC, US Department of Health ... to change and also serves as a basis for further dialogue. Obesity: Treatment The Goal of Therapy The primary goal of treatment is to improve obesity-related comorbid conditions and reduce ... plan (Fig. 75-1). The decision of how aggressively to treat the patient, and which modalities to use, is determined by the patient's risk status, expectations, and available resources. Therapy...