Eligibility
Who's Eligible
You are eligible for the Why WAIT program if:
- Your BMI (body mass index) is between 27 and 50
- You are cleared by your physician to exercise
Who's Not Eligible?
You are not eligible for the Why WAIT program if you:
- Are unable to exercise due to orthopedic, eye or cardiac limitations
- Have abnormal kidney function (serum creatinine >1.5 mg/dL and/or severe microalbuminuria)
- Have an eating disorder or are under treatment for major mental illness
- Are using steroids (cortisone or similar medications), have cancer, or other medical problems that the Why WAIT team decides would not be suitable for the program structure
Page last updated: April 21, 2018