Obesity in Adults: Behavioral Therapy & Weight Loss Clinics

Behavioral-based treatment programs, as well as

, improve weight loss results and are associated with improvements in obesity-associated morbidity. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that all adults with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 be offered intensive, multicomponent, behavioral interventions to achieve and maintain weight loss.

Behavior modification or behavior therapy is considered to be an essential component of managing the patient with overweight or obesity. Self-regulation includes a set of supportive behaviors that have been demonstrated to improve initiation and maintenance of a behavior change goal, such as:

These same elements of behavior change are recommended to maintain weight loss, especially physical activity and periodic weight monitoring.

A principal determinant of weight loss appears to be the degree of adherence to the chosen program. In addition, physical activity and self-monitoring are particularly important components for success.

At Gastro SB clinic we urge our patients to keep their appointments with our registered

in order to accomplish their weight loss goals.

In our experience, the patients that see the dietitian and take their weight loss medications if needed, achieve more weight loss than non-complaint patients.

Source : Uptodate ®

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