Question

A 52-year-old man with obesity (body mass index 36 kg/m²), hypertension and sleep apnoea asks for advice on weight management in primary care. According to the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline, which approach best reflects current recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Use a chronic disease framework with collaborative goal-setting, addressing weight bias and considering behavioural, pharmacologic and bariatric options as appropriate

Answer

Emphasise willpower and advise him to simply eat less and move more

Answer

Set a short-term goal of achieving a normal body mass index and discharge if not met

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Advise extreme caloric restriction without follow-up

Answer

Inform him that obesity is entirely his personal responsibility and not a medical issue

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with obesity (body mass index 36 kg/m²), hypertension and sleep apnoea asks for advice on weight management in primary care. According to the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline, which approach best reflects current recommendations?