Thank you for your interest in the Food Cravings Weight Loss Study!
Purpose:
Join our research weight loss program, which aims to test two strategies to manage food cravings during weight loss. We are looking for individuals between the ages of 18 and 75 with a BMI of at least 28 and above who want to lose weight and often experience food cravings.
Study Description
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Format: Online weight loss program with 2 in-person individual meetings at Bevier Hall, UIUC, UIUC Campus
- You will be asked to complete 24-hr diet records and questionnaires to track your progress.
- You will be randomly assigned to receive one of two coping strategies to manage food cravings.
- The study include 12 online nutrition education sessions and personalized support from dietitians
- You will receive a free Wi-Fi scale to monitor your weight loss progress.
| Exclusion Criteria If you fall into any of the following categories, you will not be eligible to participate in this study: 1- Participation in a formal weight management program within the preceding three months. 2- Usage of medications impacting weight. 3- Being pregnant or breastfeeding. 4- Having a history of bariatric surgeries. 5- Diagnosed with DM type 1 or/and Use insulin injection |
The study is closed
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Email: cravingstudy@illinois.edu