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Physical activity should be promoted as a foundational component of care for patients receiving NuSH-based treatments for obesity.
Encourage physical activity as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for obesity.
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We posit that there is a continued and expanded need to promote lifestyle factors, including physical activity, within the context of NuSH-based treatments.
Why this rating
The claim is based on the need for comprehensive care in obesity management.
Source
Contemporary Treatments for Obesity: Physical Activity in the Context of Antiobesity Medications
John M. Jakicic et al. · Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine · 2024
DOI 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000253
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