Adherence

Primary care clinicians refer approximately 71% of eligible patients (BMI ≥ 30) to intensive behavioral weight loss interventions, but patient enrollment rates remain low (19% of invited, 40.6% of contacted).

If you are in primary care with a BMI over 30, expect your doctor to refer you to a weight loss program if they have a list of patients like you. However, be prepared that enrollment might be low because doctors often prioritize other medical issues or feel they don't know you well enough. To increase your chances, explicitly express interest in weight management during visits.