anti-obesity
adjective
an·ti-obe·si·ty
| \ ˌan-tē-ō-ˈbē-sə-tē
, ˌan-tī-\
, ˌan-tī-\
Definition of anti-obesity
1
: used to treat obesity
anti-obesity drugs
2
: designed or intended to prevent obesity or reduce the incidence of obesity
anti-obesity campaigns/programs
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anti-obesity
adjective
an·ti-obe·si·ty
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Medical Definition of anti-obesity
: used to treat obesity : promoting the loss of excessive bodily fat
… anti-obesity drugs may inhibit energy intake, inhibit fat absorption, enhance energy expenditure or stimulate fat mobilization. — John Worobey, in Nutrition & Behavior: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2006