A thorough review of the current evidence base informs recommendations regarding dietary, pharmacologic, lifestyle, and surgical interventions.
Sponsoring Organization: American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, The Obesity SocietyTarget Population: Primary care providers
Background and Objective
These recommendations stem from the work of an Expert Work Group convened by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to update the 1998 Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults — The Evidence Report. The Work Group developed five critical questions to address in the revision: (1) What are the benefits of losing weight, and how much weight loss is needed to achieve them? (2) Are established cutpoints for overweight and obesity appropriate across different populations? (3) What is the best diet? (4) What is …
Reviewing Author
DisclosuresConsultant / Advisory boardAegerion; Amarin; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Janssen; Merck; Pfizer; Sanofi-Aventis; Boehringer Ingelheim
Leadership positions in professional societiesAmerican College of Cardiology, Cardiosmart (Co-chair)
DisclosuresConsultant / Advisory boardAegerion; Amarin; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Janssen; Merck; Pfizer; Sanofi-Aventis; Boehringer Ingelheim
Leadership positions in professional societiesAmerican College of Cardiology, Cardiosmart (Co-chair)