Obesity Prevention and Treatment

Centers for Disease Prevention and Control

Recommendations for Obesity Prevention

1. Balance caloric intake and expenditure

 
2. Increase physical activity

 
3. Improve nutrition through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables.

 
4. Decrease screen time. Reduce time spent engaged in television, computer and video game activities.

 
5. Increase prevalence and duration of breastfeeding.

Treatment of Obesity

Treatment

• Find a weight loss plan that fits your individual lifestyle and that includes behavioral counseling.

 
• Set personal goals.

 
• Take part in university-led, doctor-guided, and/or worksite weight loss programs.

 
• As a general rule, do not expect more than 1-2 pounds of weight loss per week.

 
• Continue to follow nutrition and physical activity guidelines as determined by the 2005 United States Dietary Guidelines with appropriate decreases in caloric intake and increases in physical activity as determined by a health care professional.