ReviewObesity science & practice2021
Physical activity, diet, and weight loss in patients recruited from primary care settings: An update on obesity management interventions.
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Who cites it
13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Initial outcomes from the Confident Moves online intervention to promote physical activity in adults with obesity: a longitudinal feasibility and acceptability pilot trial.BMC public health · 2025Trial
- Health Literacy Directed Weight Loss Intervention in Primary Care Clinics.Health literacy research and practice · 2024Trial
- Behaviour Change Techniques for Lifestyle Changes in People Living with Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care Settings: A Scoping Review of Systematic Reviews.Obesity facts · 2026Review
- The Effects of Exercise Combined with Pharmacotherapy on Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters in Overweight/Obese Adults: A Meta-Analysis and Network Pharmacology Study.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2026Review
- Patterns of Weight Change Trajectories and Treatment Response in an Integrated Adult Primary Care Weight Management Practice.Obesity science & practice · 2025Article
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- Primary care physicians' knowledge and attitudes about obesity, adherence to treatment guidelines and its' association with confidence to treat obesity at the Saudi Ministry of Interior primary health care centers.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
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- Disparities in Access and Quality of Obesity Care.Gastroenterology clinics of North America · 2023Review
- Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Consulting Obese and Overweight Patients for Nutrition and Physical Activity in Primary Healthcare in Poland.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Physical activity, diet, and weight loss in patients recruited from primary care settings: An update on obesity management interventions.Obesity science & practice · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundObesity and related comorbidities are the most common chronic conditions in North America where behavior modification including the adoption of physical activity (PA) and a healthful diet are primary treatment strategies. Patients are more likely to engage in behavior modification if encouraged by their physician; however, behavioral counseling in primary care rarely occurs due to lack of training and resources. A more effective method may be to refer patients from clinical settings to other health professionals.
objectiveThis systematic review examines the effectiveness of behavior-based counseling for obesity management among participants referred from clinical settings.
methodsPubMed, CINAHL, and EMBASE were used to identify randomized clinical trials (2014-2020) for weight loss with the following inclusion criteria: trial duration ≥12 months, included a control or usual care group, recruited adults with overweight or obesity from primary care and/or treated in the primary care setting, and the intervention included counseling on PA and diet.
resultsSeventeen studies, encompassing 21 different intervention groups with 6185 unique participants (56% female) met the inclusion criteria. All participants had overweight or obesity, with a body mass index between 28.2 and 41.0 kg/m
conclusionsSustained weight loss regardless of the behavior-based, intervention strategy remains a challenge for most adults. Given the established benefits of routine PA and a healthful diet, prioritizing the adoption of healthy behaviors regardless of weight loss may be a more effective strategy for ensuring long-term health benefit.
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