Weight Gain Prevention

Study to Prevent Weight Gain

The specific aim of the proposed project is to test two separate self-regulation interventions to prevent weight gain in young adults, one based on making sustained small changes in behavior to prevent weight gain and the other on making periodic larger behavior changes resulting in weight loss.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-35
• Body mass index between 23 and 30
• Interested in preventing weight gain

Exclusion Criteria:

• BMI outside of range specified
• Age outside of range specified
• History of or current eating disorder or substance abuse
• Recent weight loss greater than 5% of weight
• Currently in another research study that would interfere