RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Prescribing exercise to help your patients lose weight JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 141 OP 150 DO 10.3949/ccjm.83a.14139 VO 83 IS 2 A1 Higgins, John P. A1 Higgins, Christopher L. YR 2016 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/83/2/141.abstract AB Exercise, in conjunction with diet, is critical to losing weight and maintaining health in obese patients. While it can be challenging for an obese person to transition to a healthy lifestyle, the physical and emotional benefits of a regular exercise program make it worth the effort.