Do MDs Manage Obesity Well?

Two-thirds of Americans are over weight.  Many of those are obese or morbidly (over 100 pound over weight) obese.  It is well documented that obesity causes a number of chronic diseases, and even death.  The medical costs due to obesity is enormous.  Many people use food as a way of coping, including children.  It is not uncommon for an abused child to turn to food and become obese. Studies have shown that MDs can be successful in helping patients with further weight gain.  The problem is getting the patients to sustain the weight loss.