From: Weight management in Canada: an environmental scan of health services for adults with obesity
CCPGO assessment recommendations | ASPQ reference guide’s criteria |
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Measuring body mass index (BMI) | Rate of weight loss |
Measuring waist circumference | Approach required for a program or method (including supervision) |
Assessing readiness to change | Dietary intervention |
Completing medical history and physical examination | Physical activity counselling |
Measuring fasting plasma glucose and determine lipid profile | Effectiveness of the approach # |
Performing additional metabolic investigations (liver enzymes tests, urine analysis, sleep studies) | Safety of the approach # |
Screening for eating disorders, depression and other psychiatric disorders | Promotion and advertising surrounding the approach # |
Cost of the approach # |