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Physical activity should be included in medical treatments for excess weight and adiposity as deemed medically appropriate.
Practitioners should incorporate physical activity into treatment plans for patients with excess weight.
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The ACSM supports the inclusion of physical activity in medical treatments (pharmacotherapy, metabolic and bariatric surgery) of excess weight and adiposity, as deemed to be medically appropriate.
Why this rating
The consensus paper is based on expert opinion and established guidelines.
Source
Physical Activity and Excess Body Weight and Adiposity for Adults. American College of Sports Medicine Consensus Statement
John M. Jakicic et al. · Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine · 2024
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