New obesity guideline: Address root causes as foundation of obesity management – Science Codex

Obesity management should focus on outcomes that patients consider to be important, not weight loss alone, and include a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of obesity, according to a new clinical practice guideline published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
“People with obesity experience weight bias and stigma, which contribute to increased complications and mortality, independent of weight or BMI,” says Dr. Sean Wharton, co-lead of the guideline and adjunct profes…

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