Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care Practice in the United States: A Systematic Review

This 2009 systematic review by Tsai and Wadden evaluated randomized controlled trials of obesity interventions conducted in U.S. primary care settings. The review included 10 studies categorized into three groups: (1) primary care provider (PCP) counseling alone, (2) PCP counseling combined with pharmacotherapy, and (3) collaborative care involving non-physician providers.