Role of Weight Management in the Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The ATS recommends participation in a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program that includes a reduced-calorie diet, exercise/increased physical activity, and behavioral counseling rather than no program. (S, VL)

The ATS suggests participation in a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program that includes a reduced-calorie diet, exercise/increased physical activity, and behavioral counseling rather than a program that includes only a reduced-calorie diet, with or without exercise/increased physical activity. (C, VL)

The ATS suggests participation in a reduced-calorie diet (with or without exercise/increased physical activity) rather than no diet. (C, VL)

The ATS suggests exercise/increased physical activity rather than no exercise or increased physical activity. (C, VL)