Obesity Treatment in a Managed Care Setting
Obesity Treatment in a Managed Care Setting
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different delivery
 formats for weight management in a managed care setting. Mail-based weight counseling and
 phone-based weight counseling will be compared to each other and a control condition. Primary
 outcomes are participation rates in programs, weight change, and cost.
-  at least 18 years of age

 -  BMI ≥ 27.8 kg/m2 for men

 -  BMI ≥ 27.3 kg/m2 for non-pregnant or lactating women