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Evidence-based clinical guidelines recommend that treatment for obesity incorporates a 2-step process: assessment and management.Routine screening and accurate diagnosis are among the first steps leading to proper treatment. However, research on obesity screening and diagnosis in US outpatient settings is limited. 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