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Several national organizations provide treatment guidelines (and similar authoritative publications) for overweight and obesity. Primary care providers can familiarize themselves with these guidelines and work with their older adult patients to meet individualized needs, including addressing comorbid conditions and changes related to aging.
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) | AGA Clinical Practice Guideline on Pharmacological Interventions for Adults with Obesity (2022)
European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) | A New Framework for the Diagnosis, Staging, and Management of Obesity in Adults (2024)
EASO | Position Paper on Obesity Management in Older Adults (2026)
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) | Summarizing Consensus Guidelines on Obesity Management (2023)
Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) | Obesity Algorithm (Annual)
OMA and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) | Joint Clinical Perspective and Expert Review on Obesity Management in Primary Care (2025)
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