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For adults who are obese (30 ≤ BMI < 40) and are at high risk of diabetes*, we recommend that practitioners offer or refer to structured behavioural interventions** aimed at weight loss.(Strong ...
The Canadian Task Force for Preventive Health Care Guidelines
Public Health Agency of Canada, PHAC
These recommendations apply to adults ≥ 18 years of age who are overweight or obese (25 ≤ BMI < 40). Pregnant women and people with health conditions where weight loss is inappropriate are excluded. These guidelines do not apply to people with BMI ≥ 40, who may benefit from specialized bariatric programs.
*High risk status is defined by 10 year risk of diabetes of ≥ 33%, which can be assessed using the CANRISK or FINDRISC risk assessment tool.
**Formal structured ...
We recommend that practitioners not offer formal, structured interventions* aimed at preventing weight gain in normal weight adults. (Weak recommendation; very low quality evidence)
The Canadian Task Force for Preventive Health Care Guidelines
Public Health Agency of Canada, PHAC
These recommendations do not apply to people with eating disorders, or who are underweight, pregnant, overweight or obese (Body Mass Index [BMI] ≥ 25).
*Formal structured interventions are behavioural modification programs that involve several sessions or interactions that take place over weeks to months. Interventions examined for prevention of weight gain included behaviourally-based prevention interventions focused on diet, increasing exercise, making lifestyle changes, or any ...
We recommend measuring height, weight and calculating BMI* at appropriate** primary care visits. (Strong recommendation; very low quality evidence)
The Canadian Task Force for Preventive Health Care Guidelines
Public Health Agency of Canada, PHAC
These recommendations apply to apparently healthy adults ≥ 18 years of age who present to primary care. These recommendations do not apply to people with eating disorders, or who are pregnant.
*BMI [weight (kg) ÷ height (m²)] categories are underweight = BMI < 18.5; normal weight = BMI 18.5–24.9; overweight = BMI 25.0–29.9; obese = BMI ≥ 30.
**Appropriate visits include: wellness visits, visits for medication renewal and other visits where the primary care ...
For children and youth aged 2 to 17 years who are overweight or obese, we recommend that primary care practitioners not routinely refer for surgical interventions.* (Strong recommendation; very low ...
The Canadian Task Force for Preventive Health Care Guidelines
Public Health Agency of Canada, PHAC
*The management recommendations apply to children and youth 2–17 years of age who are overweight or obese. Children and youth with health conditions where weight management is inappropriate are excluded.
For further information please visit the website of the initiative (link below)
For children and youth aged 12 to 17 years who are overweight or obese, we recommend that primary care practitioners not routinely offer Orlistat aimed at healthy weight management*. (Weak ...
The Canadian Task Force for Preventive Health Care Guidelines
Public Health Agency of Canada, PHAC
*The management recommendations apply to children and youth 2–17 years of age who are overweight or obese. Children and youth with health conditions where weight management is inappropriate are excluded.
For further information please visit the website of the initiative (link below)