Beyond Weight Loss: Reframing Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

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Which two metrics were proposed as practical obesity treatment targets to guide care and align outcomes?

Correct answer: BMI ≤ 27 kg/m² and Waist-to-Height Ratio < 0.53

Which of the following was not identified as a key factor influencing patient treatment decisions?

Correct answer: Cultural dietary preferences

Faisal Almohaileb & Carel W. le Roux (12 Jun 2025): Review of the potential value of treatment targets in obesity management, Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism, DOI: 10.1080/17446651.2025.2516522
Craig HC, Walley D, le Roux CW. What influences patient decisions when selecting an obesity treatment? Obes Pillars. 2024 Aug 8;12:100123. doi: 10.1016/j.obpill.2024.100123. PMID: 39280039; PMCID: PMC11401349.