Table 4.3.1.

Assessment and advice during follow-up visits

Parameters	Cut-off value	Follow-up actions
BMI	≥23 kg/m2	To be counselled for weight gain prevention strategies
	≥25 kg/m2	To be enrolled in a lifestyle intervention program for weight loss
Waist circumference	≥72 cm	To be counselled for weight gain prevention strategies
	≥80 cm	To be enrolled in a lifestyle intervention program for weight loss
Elevated cardiometabolic parameters  (Blood glucose, low-density lipoprotein, cholesterol, blood pressure)	Present	To be counselled for behavioural lifestyle modification Appropriately referred to a specialist (if required)
Other obesity-related disease  (Osteoarthritis, sleep apnoea, NAFLD)		To be referred to a specialist for proper medical and lifestyle management

BMI: body mass index, NAFLD: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, LDL: low-density lipoprotein