| Referral to an allied health professional | Referral to specialist support |
| When individuals ask for specific information related to weight management or indicate interest in undertaking a specific weight loss program When community-based programs are available, especially for people with a BMI < 35 and without major comorbidities who are ready for change When specific health indicators demonstrate increased health risks (e.g. increased blood pressure, lipid profiles, blood glucose) and the individual would benefit from interventions related to weight loss When the individual’s eating patterns are not meeting nutritional requirements (e.g. to a dietitian) When the individual might benefit from attending a structured group support program When the individual is having difficulty achieving behavioral change and may benefit from a behavioral weight loss intervention (e.g. to a psychologist) | When the individual has a BMI > 35 kg/m2 or BMI > 30 kg/m2 with comorbidities When comorbidities need specialist management (e.g. musculoskeletal problems, sleep apnea, fertility problems, type 2 diabetes, eating disorders, depression or other mental health comorbidities) When a very low-energy diet or weight management medication is recommended (e.g. refer to a specialist weight management clinic) When bariatric surgery is a consideration (e.g. refer to a specialized bariatric surgery center) When an endocrine or syndromic cause is suspected (e.g. refer to an endocrinologist) |