[1] [2] [3] The Biggest Loser reality TV series increased public awareness of the idea of losing weight for cash and the importance of regular weigh-ins.
Several academic studies have concluded that financial incentives are effective for producing weight loss.
[4] [5] [6] The Kevin G. Volpp et al. study found that dieters with incentives were five times more likely to reach their goal.
In a 2016 study, insurance premium adjustments as high as $550 were shown to be ineffective in driving weight loss.
[7] Among the current providers of weight loss incentives for consumers are: Providers of health and wellness incentives for consumers, including weight loss, include: Providers of weight loss incentive programs to corporate employers include: Providers of health incentive programs to corporate employers include: