Box 1.

Final Eight Recommended Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults for Canadian Physiotherapy Practice

1. Assessment of the individual's medical history

2. Evaluation of current physical activity level

3. Providing an individualized physical activity program

4. Gradual progression of a physical activity program

5. Prescription of a cardiovascular training program

6. Prescription of resistance exercises

7. Prescription of moderate-intensity physical activity, 30 min/d, 3–5 d/wk

8. Calculation of body mass index

Note: We also recommend including the strategy “education on strategies for adherence to an independent exercise program” whenever possible.