Obesity
Behavioral intervention in physician offices linked with modest reductions in waist circumference
Published in Obesity, Fitness and Wellness Week, March 17th, 2012
Despite awareness about the importance of reducing obesity and promoting healthy lifestyles, most primary care physicians do not adequately counsel obese patients, researchers write in their study background. And, the time and expense to provide high-intensity behavioral counseling is unlikely because of the absence of adequate reimbursement...
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