Clinical practice recommendations

No.	Recommendations	Grade
4.2.1	The time schedule for the intervention phase of weight management should be decided on the basis of target weight loss to be achieved in the patient.	IV A
4.2.2	The duration of the intervention phase should be planned such that the patient can lose 5-10% body weight every six months till the target body weight is achieved.	I A
4.2.3	Bimonthly contact should be planned in the initial stages of the intervention phase that can be reduced to monthly contact in the later phase.	II A/B
4.2.4	A combination of physical (face-to-face and/or group counselling) and online meeting modalities/telephonic contacts can be used for the follow-up	II A