NBHC Engagement
November 30, 2017
The country’s Ministry of Health developed the clinical guidelines for primary healthcare practitioners and others who provide advice on weight management for adults. These Guidelines include meta-analyses, systematic reviews, large trials and New Zealand-specific research. It details a four-stage process of how to get started on a weight loss plan: monitor, assess, manage and maintain, with key components of management called "FAB": food and drink, activity (including reducing sedentary time, and supporting sleep) and behavioural strategies.