Weight loss strategies that really work.
Calculate body mass index and diagnose obesity to increase the likelihood that obese patients will take steps to lose weight. Prescribe a low-calorie diet for at least 6 months to help patients achieve a weight loss of at least 5% to 10%. Prescribe physical activity for weight loss and weight maintenance. Review the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery with patients who are severely obese, and provide a referral, when appropriate.
Kolasa
Kathryn M
KM
Department of Family Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834, USA. kolasaka@ecu.edu
Collier
David N
DN
Cable
Kathy
K
D000328:Adult; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000178:diet therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome