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 As noted in the Health Benefits of Weight Loss section, even relatively modest decreases in weight in obese patients can result in substantial health benefits. "Weight loss of 10% or less is often associated with marked clinical improvement."47 In fact, NAASO, NIH and WHO recommend weight loss for obesity-related disorders. 41,42,72 In an effort to reduce the incidence of overweight and obesity, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) released the first federal guidelines for health care providers, the "Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults." The content presented here reflects the continuum-of-care model for treating overweight and obese patients as recommended in the NHLBI guidelines. View the complete NHLBI clinical guidelines and related Web sites. Algorithm for Weight Management (10KB) 
Identifying and Diagnosing Patients at Risk Counseling Your Patients about Weight Loss A Comprehensive Weight-Loss Program Including XENICAL Follow-Up Care and Weight Management
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