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Screening for and Management of Obesity in Adults
This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for and management of obesity in adults.
Current Recommendation
Release Date: June 2012
- The USPSTF recommends screening all adults for obesity. Clinicians should offer or refer patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher to intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions.
Grade: B Recommendation.
Supporting Documents
| Supporting Document | Related Items |
|---|---|
| Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 147 KB; PDF Help) | Clinical Summary (PDF File, 37 KB; PDF Help) |
| Consumer Fact Sheet (PDF File, 70 KB; PDF Help) | |
| Evidence Report (PDF File, 302 KB; PDF Help) | Evidence Synthesis (PDF File, 7 MB; PDF Help) |
Current as of September 2012
Internet Citation:
Screening for and Management of Obesity in Adults, Topic Page. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsobes.htm
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