Summaries
Let’s talk about weight in children guideline
This summary relates to families of 4–12-year-old children and young people, covering how to discuss weight, and support positive lifestyle changes.
Let’s talk about weight guideline
Support your patients to manage their weight by initiating a conversation. This is a step-by-step guide to brief interventions with adults.
Management of patients post-bariatric surgery guideline
This Guidelines summary provides useful and concise tips on the management of patients post-bariatric surgery in primary care
NICE weight gain prevention guideline
An up-to-date NICE guideline summary on lifestyle advice for maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain among adults and children.
NICE obesity guideline
A guideline summary on the identification and classification of overweight and obesity in children and adults, with advice on lifestyle and drug management.
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