AGA releases obesity guidelines: 3 key notes

The American Gastroenterology Association released obesity guidelines to put gastroenterologists front and center for multidisciplinary care teams on Feb. 27, 2017.

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Here’s what you should know.

1. The AGA believes gastroenterologists are in a unique position to lead obesity treatment teams.

2. The association’s POWER program takes a circular approach to obesity care instead of a linear one; recognizing obesity treatment requires constant care.

3. The program’s first step begins with a patient assessment leading into intense weight loss intervention, weight loss maintenance and then weight gain prevention.

The full guideline is available here.

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