Final Recommendation Statement: Weight Loss to Prevent Obesity-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults: Behavioral Interventions - US Preventive Services Task Force
Final Recommendation Statement:
Behavioral Weight Loss Interventions to Prevent Obesity-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults
The Final Recommendation Statement Is Available
Final Recommendation Statement: Behavioral Weight Loss Interventions to Prevent Obesity-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on
behavioral weight loss interventions to prevent obesity-related morbidity and mortality in adults. The Task Force found that intensive behavioral interventions are beneficial for patients with obesity. To view the recommendation and the evidence on which it is based, please go
here. The final recommendation statement can also be found in the September 18 online issue of
JAMA.
FINAL RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY |
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The USPSTF recommends that clinicians offer or refer adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) to intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions. |
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![Chyke Doubeni](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjHZx1zPVKbnvG33bo7wXP6VX7Mn-JGBCswngwFDzXGJFvyswThH8glvSo-U-S03YRCFI92ObBp2IA8rD8Nd3L4bFkAxrFJMXsBNUTq5ejs0jMsyeALkrYd3AeAsv3XLaqM-iViUtZZT_E0hOSFNFHUxoiTIF-_LBLXPlBApTj2GVBSS9YKfaHXRV4GQRvgCdei9tYgAo1G3S0pNlHRMD3Kk9cDp_ldrDMq1mjpBqw9yEg=s0-d-e1-ft) "The Task Force found that intensive, multicomponent behavioral programs are safe and effective, can help patients lose and maintain weight loss, and reduce risk of diabetes in people with elevated glucose levels,” says Task Force member Chyke A. Doubeni, M.D., M.P.H. “There are many programs available, and one method or type of program isn’t necessarily right for everyone. We encourage people to talk to their clinician about what might work best for them.” |
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WHERE WE ARE IN THE PROCESS |
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Draft
Research Plan | | Final Research Plan | | Draft Recommendation / Draft Evidence Review | | Final Recommendation / Evidence Summary |
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