Weight Loss Guidelines
The National Institutes of Health in conjunction with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the North American Association for the Study of Obesity have developed a Practical Guide for the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults [1]. The Practical Guide contains useful information on diet therapy, physical activity, and behavior therapy and also provides guidance on the appropriate use of pharmacotherapy and surgery for healthcare practitioners. Our program incorporates and expand these principles.
[1] The Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. October 2000, NIH Pub No 00-4084.