FoodRx for Obesity Treatment

This group will receive the BWL program as well as food vouchers, in the form of grocery store gift cards. Participants will be allowed to select to receive gift cards to a grocery store or supermarket from a pre-determined list of stores. Gift cards worth $40 will be emailed or mailed to every 2 weeks after the BWL session.

This group will receive the BWL program as well as home-delivered boxes of groceries of low-energy density foods conducive to weight management guidelines. Groceries will include shelf-stable and perishable products like lean meats, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Every 2 weeks, participants assigned to this group will be allowed to select a choice of one of 4 boxes with slightly varied contents. Each box will have approximately $40 worth of groceries.

The behavioral weight loss program consists of 14 individual lifestyle counseling sessions provided over 24 weeks. Each session will be approximately 15-20 minutes. Visits will be scheduled weekly for the first 4 weeks (weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4) and every-other week from weeks 6-24 (weeks 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24). The sessions will provide behavioral, dietary, and physical counseling.