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Practice Guideline
. 2012 Sep 4;157(5):373-8.
doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-157-5-201209040-00475.

Screening for and management of obesity in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement

Virginia A Moyer  1 ; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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Screening for and management of obesity in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement

Virginia A Moyer et al. Ann Intern Med. .
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Abstract

Description: 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.

Recommendation: 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).

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