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Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care Practice in the United States: A Systematic Review

Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care Practice in the United States: A Systematic Review Current evidence does not support the use of low- to moderate-intensity physician counseling for obesity, by itself, to achieve clinically meaningful weight loss. PCP counseling plus pharmacotherapy, or intensive counseling (from a dietitian or nurse) plus meal replacements may help patients achieve this goal. Further research is needed on different models of managing obesity in primary care practice. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of General Internal Medicine Springer Journals

Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care Practice in the United States: A Systematic Review

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2009 by Society of General Internal Medicine
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Internal Medicine
ISSN
0884-8734
eISSN
1525-1497
DOI
10.1007/s11606-009-1042-5
pmid
19562419
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Abstract

Current evidence does not support the use of low- to moderate-intensity physician counseling for obesity, by itself, to achieve clinically meaningful weight loss. PCP counseling plus pharmacotherapy, or intensive counseling (from a dietitian or nurse) plus meal replacements may help patients achieve this goal. Further research is needed on different models of managing obesity in primary care practice.

Journal

Journal of General Internal MedicineSpringer Journals

Published: Jun 27, 2009

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