Patients Navigators in Facilitating Weight Management in Obese Participants

This trial studies the effectiveness of patient navigators in facilitating weight management in obese participants. Health coaches or patient navigators may help more participants take part in weight management programs.

Inclusion Criteria: * Are referred by a University of Texas (UT) health care provider * Have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 and less than or equal to 45 kg/m\^2 * Are able to read and speak English * Have a working telephone number and address where materials can be mailed * Able to engage in moderate intensity physical activity as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) * Internet access at home or other location (e.g., work, church, library, community center, etc.) Exclusion Criteria: * Another person in the same household already enrolled in the proposed intervention * Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period * Are already involved in another weight loss program * Participated in a weight loss, exercise, or dietary modification program in the previous 6 months * Involuntary or voluntary weight loss of greater than or equal to 5% body weight in the previous 6 months * Are currently using weight loss medications