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New Decision Points

Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important for many health problems. Each Decision Point provides an overview of the issues involved in a decision and focuses attention on the information that is most helpful to people as they work with their health professionals to make the decision.

• Obesity: Should I use a diet plan to lose weight?: This new Decision Point guides the decision about whether to use a diet plan to lose weight. It explains what diet plans are and that not all diet plans are safe. It lists the risks and benefits of using a diet plan and includes an interactive tool to help people make the decision.

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