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Review
. 2018 Jan;102(1):35-47.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2017.08.005. Epub 2017 Oct 21.

Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care

Adam G Tsai  1 , Jocelyn E Remmert  2 , Meghan L Butryn  2 , Thomas A Wadden  3
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Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care

Adam G Tsai et al. Med Clin North Am. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

This article outlines some of the behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions available to primary care physicians (PCPs) to help their patients with weight management. Studies on lifestyle modification, commercial weight loss programs, and medical and surgical options are reviewed. Several clinical suggestions on obesity management that PCPs can take back and use immediately in office practice are offered.

Keywords: Behavioral counseling; Interventions; Medication; Obesity; Primary care; Surgery; Treatment; Weight loss programs.

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