By rray, 11 December, 2014 Obese. Identify barriers, address CVD risk factors1 and obesity-related comorbidities
By rray, 11 December, 2014 Address/treat CVD risk factors3 (HTN/dyslipidemia/DM/prediabetes) and other obesity-related comorbidities (eg, sleep apnea)
By rray, 11 December, 2014 Assess progress:6 ≥5% wt ↓, health goals; if goals not met, consider options.7 Follow w/ maintenance program.8
By rray, 11 December, 2014 Consider drugs:5 If BMI ≥27 w/ ≥1 obesity-associated comorbidity, motivated to ↓ wt [E], individualize risk/benefit of optional FDA-approved obesity-drug adjunct to comprehensive lifestyle intervention
By rray, 11 December, 2014 Plus comprehensive lifestyle intervention [S/A]:3 high-intensity, on-site4 ≥14 sessions/6 mo (group/individual) on diet/activity/behavior by trained interventionist
By rray, 11 December, 2014 Food type (evidence-based): Restrict foods such as high-carb, low-fiber, or high-fat foods