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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Population

Recommendation

Grade

Adults

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.

WHY THIS MATTERS

"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.”