The Change Program: a GP-delivered weight loss program for adults in primary care Patient Handbook
Date
2016
Authors
Sturgiss, Elizabeth
Res, Sonia
Kathage, Rebecca
Douglas, Kirsty
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The Australian National University
Abstract
The Change Program is for patients who want to work with their general practitioner (GP) to control
their weight and improve their overall health. It runs over a 2-year period, with frequent visits at the
beginning of the program, which spread out as the program continues.
Is it just about weight loss?
It’s important that you and your GP don’t just focus on weight loss. We know that about 30% of
people who are overweight don’t currently have any ill health effects from their weight. We also
know that there are health benefits that come from lifestyle changes no matter whether you lose
weight or not. Weight is used to help work out how healthy someone might be, but it is not the only
marker of health
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Keywords
obesity, general practice, primary care, weight management, nutrition, physical activity
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Sturgiss E, Res S, Kathage R, Douglas K. 2016; The Change Program: a GP-delivered weight loss program for adults in primary care Patient Handbook; Australian National University
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