Other factors may be more important in deciding to lose weight, such as diabetes, hypertension, history of heart attacks in the family, or elevated cholesterol. In this category, weight gain can be avoided through moderate eating habits and exercise. People in this group have the hardest decision to make about reducing, given the potential health risks of weight loss. Weight loss for cosmetic reasons is very common here. Most people should lose weight in this category.
Secret eating is common.
Best weight loss technique is often surgery. With the addition of new medicines for weight control, and more coming, the morbidly obese may be able to avoid surgery. This is still not clear. Benefits of losing weight clearly outstrip any dangers. A trial of medicines should always be done before going to surgery.