A Randomized, Controlled Trial to Examine the Effects of an Online Weight Loss Program Emphasizing Protein, Dietary Fiber, and Exercise (30-30-30 Plan) on Body Weight, Body Composition, and Other Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Midwest Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Research
Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn whether following an online weight loss program with specific dietary and exercise goals (the 30-30-30 plan) can help improve weight loss and other markers of health when compared to an online weight loss program on its own.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–69 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Individual is a male or female and 18 to 69 years of age, inclusive. * Individual has a self-reported desire to lose weight. * Individual has a body mass index (BMI) ≥27.0 and ≤45.0 kg/m2. * Individual has calculated energy needs of ≥1800 kcal/d per the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation, with an adjustment for energy expended in physical activity. * Individual must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English. * Individual owns a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone capable of downloading a fitness tracking app, with a camera, and has reliable Wi-Fi connectivity at home. * I…
Interventions
- Behavioral30-30-30 PFE Intervention
Interactive, online weight loss program adapted from the Rx Weight Loss (Rx WL) program with additional goals to consume ≥30 g protein/meal (P) + ≥30 g fiber/day (F) + ≥30 minutes of daily exercise (E).
- BehavioralStandard
Standard interactive, online weight loss program adapted from the Rx WL program.
Locations (3)
- Biofortis Clinical ResearchAddison, Illinois
- Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, Illinois
- Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana