Fats and ethanol have the greatest amount of food energy per mass, 37 and 29 kJ/g (8.8 and 6.9 kcal/g), respectively. Proteins and most carbohydrates have about 17 kJ/g (4.1 kcal/g).
Treatment for OCD ideally involves a combination of cognitive-behavioural therapy and drug therapy. It is important that people with OCD receive treatment that is specific to OCD, from a fully qualified therapist. Some forms of traditional psychotherapy are not effective at relieving symptoms of OCD.
Medication can help reduce OCD symptoms. OCD is a Serious Illness. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a severe and disabling illness. According to the World Health Organization, OCD is a major cause of disability worldwide, with a total cost in the US estimated at more than $8 billion annually. People with OCD usually spend years suffering before beginning effective treatment.