Table 1.

Criteria used to analyze the programs

CCPGO assessment recommendations	ASPQ reference guide’s criteria
Measuring body mass index (BMI)	Rate of weight loss
Measuring waist circumference	Approach required for a program or method (including supervision)
Assessing readiness to change	Dietary intervention
Completing medical history and physical examination	Physical activity counselling
Measuring fasting plasma glucose and determine lipid profile	Effectiveness of the approach #
Performing additional metabolic investigations (liver enzymes tests, urine analysis, sleep studies)	Safety of the approach #
Screening for eating disorders, depression and other psychiatric disorders	Promotion and advertising surrounding the approach #
	Cost of the approach #

Note:

# Data regarding these criteria were not reported since we lacked the data from many programs.