Primary care is the ideal place to tackle the obesity crisis. This literature review looks at which interventions are suitable for use in general practice. It argues that commercial providers can assist primary care with the burden related to obesity. In addition, training is required to support and encourage primary care practitioners to manage weight-related interactions with their patients.

Joanna Woadden - School of Nursing and Clinical Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth

Janet James - Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Nursing and Clinical Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth