Impact of diagnosis of overweight and obesity on weight management among hospitalized patients

DiscussionDespite the high prevalence of overweight and obesity among hospitalized patients, there is no adequate diagnosis and treatment. Future research should be directed at strategies that increase medical recognition of overweight/obesity as well as identifying the long-term benefits of diagnosing overweight/obesity for the reduction and control of body weight.
Source: Obesity Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research