Follow-Up Strategies for the Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care Settings

Evidence for Success ...................................................................................158 9.3 Strategies for Follow-Up: The Chronic Care Model...................................159

9.3.1 “Chronic Care” Model and the Five As of Counseling ..................159 9.3.2 Follow-Up Care: A Three-Stage Approach .....................................161

9.4 Follow-Up during the Weight Loss Effort...................................................162 9.5 Follow-Up during Maintenance Following Weight Loss ............................163 9.6 Overview of Behavioral Techniques of Importance