anti-obesity

adjective

an·​ti-obe·​si·​ty

ˌan-tē-ō-ˈbē-sə-tē,

ˌan-tī- 

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

Examples of anti-obesity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the brand-name medications are no longer in shortage, expanding coverage for anti-obesity medications through Medicare without reforming our regulatory policies will only exacerbate existing problems. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024

Another potential explanation is that, for some people, anti-obesity medications could change their tolerance for alcohol. —Maggie O'Neill, Health, 14 Dec. 2024

Oz has spoken favorably about anti-obesity drugs in the past. —Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024

Those who purchase their own health insurance are unlikely to get coverage for anti-obesity drugs such as Wegovy and Saxenda. —Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

anti-obesity

adjective

an·​ti-obe·​si·​ty -ō-ˈbē-sət-ē 

: 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