Weight Loss Intervention for Individuals With Lower Extremity Amputation

Participants randomized to the coached arm will receive 1) education and self-monitoring materials \[e.g., a booklet, calorie count book, pedometer, and scale (if they do not have one)\], 2) a home visit by an exercise specialist, and 3) 11 telephone calls (over a 20-week period) by a health coach who will utilize motivational interviewing techniques to help the participant set eating and activity goals and trouble shoot problems when they occur

Participants randomized to the self-directed control arm will receive the same educational and self-monitoring materials as the coached group \[e.g., a booklet, calorie count book, pedometer, and scale (if they do not have one)\], but no home visit and no coaching calls. They will be encouraged to make behavior changes on their own.

Screened only - No intervention -- individuals who are contacted and/or screened for eligibility