Exploring Optimal Treatment Components for Contactless Online Group-based Behavioral Weight Loss Program

Participants will receive an online 16-session, goal-driven behavioral weight control program via video chat and weekly interactive modules. The modules provide evidence-based health education on caloric balance, with a goal of fostering changes in diet and exercise habits and producing weight losses of 5-10%. Participants are provided with an electronic scale that will transmit weights wirelessly to a secure study website. A group facilitator will monitor digital food diaries and provide detailed weekly feedback on diet and exercise.

Participants will receive an online 16-session, goal-driven behavioral weight control program via video chat and weekly interactive modules. The modules provide evidence-based health education on caloric balance, with a goal of fostering changes in diet and exercise habits and producing weight losses of 5-10%. Participants are provided with an electronic scale that will transmit weights wirelessly to a secure study website. A group facilitator will monitor digital food diaries and provide basic weekly feedback on diet and exercise.

Participants will receive an online 16-session, goal-driven behavioral weight control program via weekly interactive modules. The modules provide evidence-based health education on caloric balance, with a goal of fostering changes in diet and exercise habits and producing weight losses of 5-10%. They also are provided with a study discussion board for social support from fellow participants. Participants are provided with an electronic scale that will transmit weights wirelessly to a secure study website. A weight loss counselor will monitor digital food diaries and provide basic weekly feedback on diet and exercise.

Participants will receive an online 16-session, goal-driven behavioral weight control program via weekly interactive modules. The modules provide evidence-based health education on caloric balance, with a goal of fostering changes in diet and exercise habits and producing weight losses of 5-10%. They also are provided with a study discussion board for social support from fellow participants. Participants are provided with an electronic scale that will transmit weights wirelessly to a secure study website. A weight loss counselor will monitor digital food diaries and provide personalized, detailed weekly feedback on diet and exercise.