International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research 2024; 8(1): 1-6 DOI:10.31254/sportmed.8101

Case Report

An integrated approach to manage class 3 obesity: A case study

Babak Esmealy¹ , Leyla Esmealy²

Babak Esmealy,Leyla Esmealy

1. Department of Sport Physiology, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran
2. Department of Cardiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

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Received: 27th December, 2023 / Accepted: 10th March, 2024

Abstract

Obesity is a chronic health problem with alarmingly increasing prevalence. It can lead to the most critical healthcare challenges in a near future. The case of this study was a 38 year-old women with a body mass index (BMI) of almost 45 kg/m2, severe class 3 obesity, and several obesity-related complications. Obesity is a multifactorial problem and hence, multi-component interventions (consisted of cognitive-behavioral therapy, physical activity, calorie restriction, and Rosa canina seed extract supplementation) are necessary for its effective management. The multi-component intervention of this study reduced the patient’s weight by 44 kg and improved her metabolic parameters. The integrated multi-component intervention of this study is effective in managing obesity and reducing BMI, body fat mass, and heart disease risk factors.