Clinical practice recommendations

No.	Recommendations	Grade
4.4.1	At every contact, healthcare providers should reinforce healthy eating, physical activity and sleep habits and address barriers and challenges faced during this phase.	II A
4.4.2	During follow-ups, self-monitoring through technological devices should be encouraged to maintain weight, dietary, physical activity and sleep routine records.	II A
4.4.3	Throughout weight maintenance, special attention should be given to the behavioural strategies such as enhancing motivation, social support, self-efficacy, problem-solving, relapse prevention and addressing individualised barriers.	II B
4.4.4	Clinical and biochemical parameters such as blood glucose, lipid profile and blood pressure measurements should be done as per the standard guidelines and/or advice by the treating doctor.	IV A
4.4.5	Adequate and appropriate care of bone, muscle, joints and menopausal symptoms should be ensured during follow-up contacts to ensure holistic well-being.	IV B