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An Evidence-based Guide for Obesity Treatment in Primary Care

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1 An Evidence-based Guide for Obesity Treatment in Primary Care
Stephanie L. Fitzpatrick, PhD, Danielle Wischenka, MA, Bradley M. Appelhans, PhD, Lori Pbert, PhD, Monica Wang, PhD, Dawn K. Wilson, PhD, Sherry L. Pagoto, PhD  The American Journal of Medicine  Volume 129, Issue 1, Pages 115.e1-115.e7 (January 2016) DOI: /j.amjmed Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

2 Figure Flow chart for 5As model of obesity management in primary care. The flow chart allows for the categorization of patients according to their readiness to lose weight within the 5As model. Of note, the physician is able to consider comorbid conditions that may interfere with weight loss and provide appropriate referrals for other professionals as needed within this model. BMI = body mass index. The American Journal of Medicine  , 115.e1-115.e7DOI: ( /j.amjmed ) Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions


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