NIH R01 · 2025
Food insecurity is common among adults with obesity and is associated with less favorable outcomes in behavioral weight loss (BWL) interventions. There is a lack of evidence on treatment strategies that are effective in addressing both food insecurity and obesity. The primary objective of this proposal is to improve obesity treatment among adults with food insecurity by enhancing patients' capacity to afford and obtain nutritious foods during BWL. To achieve this objective, we will conduct a randomized controlled trial with a 3-group, parallel design that enrolls 300 adults with obesity and food insecurity. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: BWL-Alone (n=100), BWL with…
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