Foundations for Health

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Conditions studied: Overweight, Obese

In brief

Foundations for Health is a 12-week behavioral weight loss interventions primarily conducted via the internet aimed at helping overweight and obese young adults (ages 18-30) lose weight by increasing physical activity, decreasing the energy density of the diet, and increasing consumption of low energy dense self-made meals by providing culinary training skills.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01304615

Run by

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

People needed

10

Starts

2011-02-01

Expected to finish

2011-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-04-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age between 18 and 35 years old.
• BMI between 25 and 45 kg/m2.
• Have type 2 diabetes or an adult family member, first or second degree relative, with type 2 diabetes.
• Have a cooking and food preparation area, along with cooking utensils, available in their current living situation.
• Consume > 3 restaurant/fast food meals/week.
• Regular and reliable internet access via a computer.

You may not qualify if…

• Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).20
• Report not being able to walk for two blocks.
• Report major psychiatric diseases or organic brain syndromes.
• Are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking weight loss medication or lost > 5% of body weight during the past 6 months.
• Intend to have bariatric surgery within the time frame of the investigation.
• Intend to move outside of the metropolitan area within the time frame of the investigation.
• Are pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the time frame of the investigation.
• Have percent body fat < 20% for females or < 13% for males.
• Live with an adult who is responsible for food purchasing and/or meal preparation.
• Have purchased a full meal plan from a college dining services program.
• Do not have regular access to transportation (needed for food purchases).
• Do not provide email contact information that is needed for access to web- based program.
• Report consuming > 10 self-made lunches or dinners per week.

Where it is running

• University of Tennessee — Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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