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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4010.1510049

The 5As Model: Obesity Prevention and Management in Primary Care

Matthew A. Bedosky

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2024/05/23

The increasing global prevalence of overweight and obese adults underscored the importance of evidence-based practices within primary care clinics to confront this enduring health issue. One such approach, the 5As model (Ask, Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist), was widely adopted in primary care settings, providing healthcare providers with a systematic approach to facilitate behavioral changes conducive to healthier weight management behaviors and lifestyles....

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