Screening for and management of obesity in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.
METHODS
Update of the 2003 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statement on screening for obesity and overweight in adults.


METHODS
The USPSTF reviewed new evidence on the benefits and harms of screening and primary care–feasible or referable nonsurgical weight-loss interventions.


CONCLUSIONS
The USPSTF recommends screening all adults for obesity. Clinicians should offer or refer patients with a body mass index of 30 kg/m(2) or higher to intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions (B recommendation).
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Rockville, Maryland, USA.
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Moyer
D000328:Adult; D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D015992:Body Mass Index; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005260:Female; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D009765:Obesity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D050177:Overweight / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011320:Primary Health Care; D018570:Risk Assessment
D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents