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Management
Obesity-Related Diseases
Lifestyle Management of Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension,
Dyslipidemia, and Cardiovascular Disease
➤ Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy tailored to the
individual, promoting the intake of low-calorie, that is tailored to
the individual and promotes intake of low-calorie and nutrient-
dense foods.
➤ Replace sugar-sweetened beverages with water or low-calorie or
zero-calorie beverages.
➤ Substitute fish or lean poultry for red meat and processed meats.
➤ Some specific dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet,
can improve cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors; however,
weight loss reduces CVD risk regardless of the dietary pattern.
➤ Limit alcohol use and encourage tobacco cessation.
➤ Recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-
intensity aerobic activity and two to three sessions of resistance
exercise per week.
➤ Aim for at least 5% weight loss.
