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1. Understanding Task Force Recommendations: Screening for and Management of Obesity in Adults (pdf file)
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   June 01, 2012 - More than one-third of American adults are now obese. … Many factors determine whether a person will become obese. … BMI indicates whether you are at a healthy weight or whether you are overweight or obese. … Obese 30 or greater • A woman 5’6” and 198 lbs has a BMI of 33. … Even modest weight loss can reduce health risks in people who are obese.

2. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in At-Risk Adults (pdf file)
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   August 26, 2014 - At-Risk Adults Finds evidence of benefit in behavioral counseling for adults who are overweight or obese … The USPSTF recommends that adults who are overweight or obese and who also have at least one risk factor … About 70 percent of all adults in the United States are overweight or obese, which increases their risk … For adults who are overweight or obese and have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high blood … This recommendation applies specifically to adults who are obese or overweight and who already have

3. Evidence Summary: Healthy Weight and Weight Gain In Pregnancy: Behavioral Counseling Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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   May 25, 2021 - , overweight or obese combined, or mixed BMI populations), GWG assessment time point (28 weeks, 34-36 … A medically supervised pregnancy exercise intervention in obese women: a randomized controlled trial. … Antenatal lifestyle advice for women who are overweight or obese: LIMIT randomised trial. … Exercise training and weight gain in obese pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial (ETIP trial) … Exercise and depression in overweight and obese pregnant women: a randomised controlled trial.

4. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in At-Risk Adults (pdf file)
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   May 13, 2014 - At-Risk Adults Finds evidence of benefit in behavioral counseling for adults who are overweight or obese … Task Force) today posted a draft recommendation and draft evidence review recommending overweight and obese … In 2012, approximately 35 percent of adults were obese, which increases their risk for high blood pressure … “The good news for adults who are overweight or obese and at increased risk for cardiovascular disease … This draft recommendation applies specifically to adults who are obese or overweight and who already

5. Counseling and Behavioral Interventions for Healthy Weight and Weight Gain in Pregnancy: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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   May 25, 2021 - half of all women entered pregnancy with a body mass in- dex (BMI) category of overweight (24%) or obese … , overweight or obese combined, or mixed BMI populations), GWG assessment time point (28 weeks, 34-36 … only 9 0.98 (0.82-1.21) 13 NA Overweight-obese combined 15 1.02 (0.89-1.16) 24 NA Mixed 17 0.98 ( … Antenatal lifestyle advice for women who are overweight or obese: LIMIT randomised trial. … Exercise and depression in overweight and obese pregnant women: a randomised controlled trial.

6. Screening for Obesity in Children and Adolescents: USPSTF Recommendations Statement (pdf file)
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   February 01, 2010 - Approximately 12% to 18% of 2- to 19-year-old children and adoles- cents are obese (defined as having … are overweight but not obese. … Evidence suggests that childhood and adolescent obesity can have a size- able health impact.5,6 Obese … (primarily obese) children and adolescents aged 4 to 18 years were included in the USPSTF review. … Incidence and risk factors for perioperative adverse respiratory events in children who are obese.

7. Archived: Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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   January 15, 2010 - Approximately 12% to 18% of 2- to 19-year-old children and adolescents are obese (defined as having an … Most participants were obese, and it is not known whether these results can be applied to children who … are overweight but not obese. … (primarily obese) children and adolescents aged 4 to 18 years were included in the USPSTF review. … Incidence and risk factors for perioperative adverse respiratory events in children who are obese.

8. USPSTF Issues Two New Recommendations: Screening for and Management of Obesity in Adults and Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthful (pdf file)
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   June 26, 2012 - By definition, any person with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher is obese. … People who are obese are more likely to develop heart disease and many types of cancer, and die early … The Task Force further recommends that health care professionals offer or refer obese persons to a … “The good news is that even modest weight loss can reduce health risks for people who are obese. … He explained, “The Task Force’s obesity screening recommendation focuses on offering or referring obese

9. Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors (pdf file)
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   August 01, 2014 - This final recommendation statement applies to adults who are overweight or obese and who have at least … learned about the potential benefits and harms of behavioral counseling to prevent CVD in overweight or obese … for High-Risk Adults The Task Force recommends offering or referring adults who are overweight and obese … Grade B 1 Notes 1 overweight and obese Overweight and obese refer to ranges of weight that are greater … Individuals who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for certain diseases and health problems

10. Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors (pdf file)
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    August 01, 2014 - This final recommendation statement applies to adults who are overweight or obese and who have at least … learned about the potential benefits and harms of behavioral counseling to prevent CVD in overweight or obese … for High-Risk Adults The Task Force recommends offering or referring adults who are overweight and obese … Grade B 1 Notes 1 overweight and obese Overweight and obese refer to ranges of weight that are greater … Individuals who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for certain diseases and health problems

11. Archived: Obesity: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    January 01, 1996 - Obese, overweight, desirable, ideal: where to draw the line in 1986? … Influence of weight reduction on plasma lipoproteins in obese patients. … Fluoxetine's effect on weight loss in obese subjects. … Growth in obese children treated for obesity. … Effect of weight loss by obese children on long-term growth.

12. Counseling and Behavioral Interventions for Healthy Weight and Weight Gain in Pregnancy: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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    September 21, 2021 - half of all women entered pregnancy with a body mass in- dex (BMI) category of overweight (24%) or obese … , overweight or obese combined, or mixed BMI populations), GWG assessment time point (28 weeks, 34-36 … only 9 0.98 (0.82-1.21) 13 NA Overweight-obese combined 15 1.02 (0.89-1.16) 24 NA Mixed 17 0.98 ( … Antenatal lifestyle advice for women who are overweight or obese: LIMIT randomised trial. … Exercise and depression in overweight and obese pregnant women: a randomised controlled trial.

13. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes (pdf file)
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    April 12, 2021 - Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Screen people ages 35 to 70 who are overweight or obese … The Task Force recommends screening adults between ages 35 to 70 years old who are overweight or obese … One of the biggest risk factors for prediabetes and diabetes is being overweight or obese. … Healthcare providers can help people improve their health by screening those who are overweight or obese

14. Screening for and Management of Obesity in Adults: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2012 - comorbid medical conditions are associated with higher use of health care services and costs among obese … The leading causes of death in obese adults include ischemic heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases … Weight loss in obese individuals is associated with a lower incidence of health problems and death. … There is also benefit to offering or referring obese adults to intensive behavioral interventions to … Intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions for obese adults include the following components:

15. Archived: Obesity in Adults: Screening and Management | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    June 15, 2012 - Interventions Intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions for obese adults include the … Weight loss in obese individuals is associated with a lower incidence of health problems and death. … There is also benefit to offering or referring obese adults to intensive behavioral interventions to … For obese patients with elevated plasma glucose levels, behavioral interventions decreased the incidence … The leading causes of death in obese adults include ischemic heart disease, diabetes, certain types of

16. Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes (pdf file)
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    April 12, 2021 - The Task Force recommends screening overweight or obese adults, ages 35 to 70 years old for prediabetes … Being overweight or obese is one of the leading risk factors for prediabetes and diabetes. … Screening and Interventions for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Screening people who are overweight and obese … screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults aged 35 to 70 years who are overweight or obese … obese A person with a body mass index of 30.0

17. Draft Research Plan: Healthy Weight and Weight Gain During Pregnancy: Behavioral Counseling Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    April 26, 2018 - Do interventions to reduce prepregnancy weight in women who are overweight or obese lead to improved … Do interventions to reduce prepregnancy weight in women who are overweight or obese lead to improved … What are the harms of interventions to reduce prepregnancy weight in women or who are overweight or obese … Excluded Populations Pregnant women with normal and high BMI and women who are overweight or obese

18. Screening for and Management of Obesity in Adults: Clinical Summary of USPSTF Recommendation (pdf file)
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    June 19, 2012 - Interventions Intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions for obese adults include the following … Benefits Adequate evidence indicates that intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions for obese

19. Archived: Obesity in Adults: Screening and Counseling, 2003 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    November 03, 2003 - I Obese adults The USPSTF concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against … Persons with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are overweight and those with a BMI of 30 and above are obese. … The USPSTF concluded that the evidence on the effectiveness of interventions with obese people may not … be generalizable to adults who are overweight but not obese. … Are health care professionals advising obese patients to lose weight?

20. Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Clinical Summary of USPSTF Recommendation (pdf file)
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    August 18, 2014 - PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION Population Adults in primary care who are overweight or obese … a healthful diet and physical activity have a moderate net benefit in adults who are overweight or obese