... physical examination, and diagnostic tests is used to determine risk and develop a treatment plan (Fig. 75-1). The decision of how aggressively to treat the patient, and which modalities to ... history; Wt, weight. (From National, Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Clinical guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults: The evidence report. ... determined by the patient's risk status, expectations, and available resources. Therapy for obesity always begins with lifestyle management and may include pharmacotherapy or surgery, depending...