On [date], the National Health Commission issued the "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obesity (Year Edition)." This is the first authoritative guideline in China for multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of obesity. How to lose weight more scientifically? The state is here to teach you how to lose weight! Quickly save it↓↓

The prevalence of obesity in our country continues to rise! What characteristics does it exhibit?

The Guide points out that in recent years, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in China has been on a continuous rise. The prevalence of obesity among adults is .%. Among children and adolescents aged ～ years, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is .% and .%, respectively. For children under the age of , the prevalence of overweight and obesity is .% and .%, respectively.

The epidemiological characteristics of obesity among the population in our country exhibit the following features:

• The prevalence of overweight and obesity in men is higher than in women.
• The prevalence of male obesity peaks at around ~ years of age, while for females, it is at ~ years of age;
• The prevalence of overweight and obesity shows significant regional disparities, with higher rates generally observed in northern regions compared to southern regions.
• Women with lower educational attainment have higher rates of overweight and obesity, while the opposite is true for men.

How to determine if you are obese?

The body mass index is a universal standard for assessing generalized obesity, calculated as: weight (kg) divided by the square of height (m). The standard for adults in our country is:

• Low weight status:
• Normal weight: ./㎡≤
• Overweight: /㎡≤
• Obesity: ≥/㎡

Waist circumference is a commonly used indicator to reflect central obesity. Based on the characteristics of the adult population in China and health risk assessment, a normal waist circumference defined as (male) and (female) can diagnose central obesity.

According to relevant industry standards, for children under the age of 6, the standard deviation by gender and age can be used as an evaluation method; for school-age children and adolescents aged 6 to 18, gender and age can be used as screening criteria for overweight and obesity, aligning with the standards for screening overweight and obesity in Chinese adults.

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• Reduce the accumulation of excessive fat in the body;
• Reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases.

Pay attention to the weight loss process

• Dehydration, sarcopenia, and endocrine system changes;
• It is recommended to evaluate weight loss effects and metabolic indicators every ~ months.

Weight loss goals should be set in layers

• For most overweight and mildly obese patients, it is advisable to set a goal of reducing body weight by at least % to % within ~ months and maintaining it.
• For patients with moderate to severe obesity, higher weight loss goals can be set.

The etiology of obesity is complex, and there are diverse intervention and treatment methods, including psychological intervention, exercise intervention, clinical nutritional therapy, and medication. The Guidelines emphasize that for the diagnosis and treatment of obesity, it is essential to actively promote a "patient-centered multidisciplinary collaborative treatment model."

Clinical nutritional therapy is the fundamental treatment in the comprehensive management of obesity, which can be divided into four steps: nutritional screening and assessment, intervention, monitoring, and nutritional education and management. Medical weight-loss diets are dietary approaches that adjust the proportion of nutrients to meet the basic energy needs and weight-loss requirements of obese patients, including calorie-restricted diets, high-protein diets, intermittent fasting patterns, and low-carbohydrate diets.

Medical weight loss diets should be noted that one dietary plan is not suitable for all obese patients. It should be conducted under the guidance of a clinical nutrition (medical) practitioner and clinical monitoring, based on metabolic status and physical condition. Current clinical research shows that repeated weight fluctuations may lead to a shorter lifespan.

Zhang Zhongtao, Vice President of the Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Friendship Hospital, said: We particularly emphasize the multidisciplinary collaborative diagnosis and treatment model, and in the future, weight management centers may be established in some large hospitals, making it more convenient for obese patients to receive treatment.