... 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 ... 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 for obesity always...