One-third of adults and 17% of youth in the United States are considered obese. You play a critical role in counseling patients about healthy interventions to promote weight loss or prevent the onset of obesity. The AAFP offers you evidence-based, and practical obesity and fitness resources to support your patients’ weight management needs. These can help you:

• Identify obstacles to nutritional eating habits and suggest alternative food choices.
• Recommend positive behavioral strategies, such as ways to cope with stress, cognitive behavior therapy options, food journaling, and how to establish a social support network.
• Set realistic physical activity goals.