By rray, 11 December, 2014 Patient Type Header (Long) Ready for lifestyle change Does this Patient Type contain sub types? No Patient Type Details Obese. Initial goal: 5-10% wt ↓ in 6 mo via lifestyle intervention (+/- adjunctive tx). Manage comorbidities, address/treat CVD risk factors1 (HTN/dyslipidemia/DM/prediabetes) & other obesity-related comorbidities (eg, sleep apnea) Diet based on pt preference, health status; nutrition professional preferred [S/A]: Plus comprehensive lifestyle intervention [S/A]:3 high-intensity, on-site4 ≥14 sessions/6 mo (group/individual) on diet/activity/behavior by trained interventionist Consider adjuncts to comprehensive lifestyle intervention, if motivated to ↓ wt: Assess progress:7 ≥5% wt ↓, health goals; if goals not met, consider options.8 Follow w/ maintenance program.9