Expert consensus on exercise for weight loss among Chinese residents
Effective measures are urgently needed to mitigate and restrain the rising prevalence of obesity and related non-communicable diseases(NCDs),including helping obese patients to lose weight.Exercise is important for weight loss,maintaining healthy body weight,and promoting good health.Developing effective,safe,sustainable,and scalable exercise programs for weight loss is a key focus in obesity intervention research in China.By integrating the latest domestic and international research findings and relevant guidelines,the Obesity Prevention and Control Section of the Chinese Nutrition Society and the Xi'an Jiaotong University Global Health Institute,in collaboration with other institutions,led the invitation of 34 experts from various fields such as public health and preventive medicine,clinical medicine,and sports science to reach the"Expert consensus on exercise for weight loss among Chinese residents"through multiple rounds of research and discussions.This consensus comprises five chapters,summarizing the effectiveness of existing exercise programs on weight loss,principles and methods for formulating exercise programs,the measurement and assessment of physical activity/exercise,weight loss goals and strategies for exercise,and the application and future insights of related wearable devices.This consensus aims to provide a scientific basis for exercise for weight loss among Chinese residents.By promoting nationwide fitness,advocating for scientific exercise and healthy lifestyles,and supporting comprehensive NCD prevention and control efforts,this consensus contributes to the realization of the"Healthy China 2030"goals.