AWM: Major Recommendations (2014)
Recommendations are categorized in terms of either conditional or imperative statements. While conditional statements clearly define a specific situation, imperative statements are broadly applicable to the target population and do not impose restraints on their application.
Conditional recommendations are presented in an if/then format, such that:
If CONDITION then ACTION(S) because REASON(S)
Fulfillment of the condition triggers one or more guideline-specified actions. In contrast, imperative recommendations include terms such as “require, ” “must, ” and “should, ” and do not contain conditional text that would limit their applicability to specified circumstances.
Resources Available with Each Recommendation
In addition to the recommendation statement and strength rating, you will find on each recommendation page:
- A brief narrative summary of the evidence analyzed to reach the recommendation
- A statement of justification, or reason for the strength of the recommendation
- Detailed information on the evidence supporting the recommendations and background narrative (available in the Supporting Evidence section toward the bottom of each recommendation page)
- A reference list at the end of each recommendation page that includes all the sources used in the evidence analysis for the particular recommendation (each reference is hyperlinked to a summary of the article analyzed in the evidence analysis).
Below, you will find a list of the Adult Weight Management Recommendations, organized according to the stage of the Nutrition Care Process and by topic. To see the Recommendation Summary, just click on the Recommendation title. Print the entire recommendation in PDF format.
Nutrition Screening and Referral
AWM: Screening and Referral for MNT
Nutrition Assessment
AWM: Medical Nutrition Therapy
AWM: Duration and Frequency of MNT
AWM: Incorporating Telenutrition Interventions
AWM: Weight Management for Older Adults
AWM: Assess Data to Individualize the Comprehensive Weight Management Program
AWM: Assess Motivation for Weight Management
AWM: Assess Energy Needs
AWM: Assess Energy Intake and Nutrient Content of the Diet
Nutrition Intervention
AWM: Realistic Weight Goal Setting
AWM: Components of a Comprehensive Weight Management Program
AWM: Caloric Reduction and Nutrient Adequacy
AWM: Dietary Approaches for Caloric Reduction
AWM: Eating Frequency and Meal Patterns
AWM: Portion Control and Meal Replacements/Structured Meal Plans
AWM: Encourage Physical Activity
AWM: Multiple Behavior Therapy Strategies
AWM: Coordination of Care
Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
AWM: Monitor and Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Comprehensive Weight Management Program
AWM: Monitor and Evaluate Energy Intake and Energy Needs