Remote Delivery of Weight Management for Adults With IDD

Individual video conferencing with a health educator using an iPad.

Individual face-to-face (FTF) meetings with a health educator.

Diet composed of healthy, pre-packaged meals, balance of fruits, vegetables, and low calories snacks, and shakes. Participants and study partners will be trained to use a color coded chart which categorize foods based on the Stop Light system (green, yellow, red) to assist in meal planning, grocery shopping, decisions regarding snack foods, and compliance with the diet in special situations such as eating away from home (restaurants, parties, etc.).

Participants will be asked to complete a set amount of time of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week. Participants in the Computer group will be asked to attend remote exercise sessions 2 times a week.