What type of lifestyle interventions are recommended for individuals with overweight and obesity?
Comprehensive lifestyle interventions that are recommended for individuals with overweight and obesity include regular self-monitoring of food intake, physical activity, and weight. Increased physical activity, preferably aerobic physical activity (eg, brisk walking) for 150 minutes/week (equal to 30 minutes/day on most days of the week), is recommended for initial weight loss. Higher levels of physical activity, approximately 200 to 300 minutes/week, are recommended to maintain weight loss or minimize weight regain after 1 year.