Journal article
Periodic health examination, 1999 update: 1. Detection, prevention and treatment of obesity. Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: (1) To evaluate the evidence relating to the effectiveness of methods to prevent and treat obesity, and (2) to provide recommendations for the prevention and treatment of obesity in adults aged 18 to 65 years and for the measurement of the body mass index (BMI) as part of a periodic health examination.
OPTIONS: In adults with obesity (BMI greater than 27) management options include weight reduction, prevention of further weight gain …
Authors
Douketis JD; Feightner JW; Attia J; Feldman WF
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 160, No. 4, pp. 513–525
Publication Date
February 23, 1999
ISSN
0820-3946