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For people with BMI 30–40 kg/m2 or abdominal obesity and complications, a weight loss target of 10–15% body weight is recommended.
Practitioners should target a 10-15% weight loss for this patient group.
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For people with BMI 30–40 kg/m2 or abdominal obesity and complications, or those with BMI > 40 kg/m2 a weight loss target of 10–15% body weight is recommended.
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The claim is based on a systematic review of relevant articles.
Source
The Australian Obesity Management Algorithm: A simple tool to guide the management of obesity in primary care
Tania Markovic et al. · Obesity Research & Clinical Practice · 2022
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