Prevention of Obesity among Adults: Evidence- and Consensus-Based Guideline

<p>Background: The prevalence of obesity is rising globally. Evidence-informed guidance on preventing obesity is needed, but most existing obesity guidelines are focussed on treatment.

We developed an evidence- and consensus-based guideline on the prevention of obesity among adults. Following international best practice recommendations for guideline development, we systematically searched for relevant systematic reviews and conducted a structured consensus process involving 34 experts including 5 patient representatives. The guideline's target group is the adult population of Germany, but most recommendations are likely to be applicable internationally.