The prevalence of obesity and, consequently, obesity-related disorders is increasing globally, imposing a burden on health care and costs. Lifestyle interventions are the mainstay of treatment owing to the risks associated with surgery and medications. Although Islam advocates a healthy lifestyle and dieting, Muslim countries are also plagued by a rise in the prevalence of obesity and its associated disorders due to substitution of the traditional diet for a Western diet, which is rich in fats and free sugars. This review focuses on scientific based lifestyle recommendations for weight management that might be influenced by the Qur’an. We also describe evidence from contemporary research regarding the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions that are also encouraged in Islam.
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