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CPSTF Findings for Obesity
The following is an alphabetical list of intervention approaches reviewed by the Community Preventive Services Task Force with summaries of the CPSTF finding for each (definitions of findings). Click a linked review title to read a summary of the evidence and access supporting materials. This table does not include inactive or archived reviews. Findings are divided into the following categories:
Intervention |
CPSTF Finding |
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Behavioral Interventions that Aim to Reduce Recreational Sedentary Screen Time Among Children | ![]() August 2014 |
Digital Health Interventions for Adolescents with Overweight or Obesity | ![]() July 2019 |
Worksite Programs | ![]() February 2007 |
Technology-Supported Multicomponent Coaching or Counseling Interventions | |
To Reduce Weight | ![]() June 2009 |
To Maintain Weight Loss | ![]() June 2009 |
Intervention
Task Force Finding
Interventions in Schools Read a separate summary of CPSTF findings for school-based interventions. Healthy Eating Interventions in Schools Multicomponent Interventions to Increase Availability of Healthier Foods and Beverages in Schools Recommended (sufficient evidence)
December 2016 Meal or Fruit and Vegetable Snack Interventions to Increase Healthier Foods and Beverages Provided by Schools Recommended (sufficient evidence)
December 2016 Supporting Healthier Snack Foods and Beverages Sold or Offered as Rewards in Schools Insufficient Evidence
December 2016 Increasing Water Access in Schools Insufficient Evidence
December 2016 Healthy Eating Interventions Combined with Physical Activity Interventions in Schools Meal or Fruit and Vegetable Snack Interventions Combined with Physical Activity Interventions in Schools Recommended (sufficient evidence)
April 2018 Multicomponent Interventions (Meal or Fruit and Vegetable Snack Interventions + Healthier Snack Foods and Beverages) Combined with a Physical Activity Intervention in Schools Insufficient Evidence
October 2018 Supporting Healthier Snack Foods and Beverages Sold or Offered Combined with Physical Activity Interventions in Schools Insufficient Evidence
October 2018 Increasing Water Access Combined with Physical Activity Interventions in Schools Insufficient Evidence
April 2018
Intervention |
CPSTF Finding |
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Provider Education | ![]() October 2007 |
Provider Education with a Patient Intervention | ![]() February 2008 |
Provider Feedback | ![]() October 2007 |
Provider Reminders | ![]() October 2007 |
Multicomponent Provider Interventions | ![]() February 2008 |
Multicomponent Provider Interventions with Patient Interventions | ![]() February 2008 |