Modifying Obesogenic Homes: Impact on Weight Maintenance

Exclusion Criteria

• •report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q; items 1-4). Individuals endorsing joint problems, prescription medication usage, or other medical conditions that could limit exercise will be required to obtain written physician consent to participate.
• •report conditions that in the judgment of the Principal Investigator would render them potentially unlikely to follow the protocol for 18 months including an illness likely to be terminal within 18 months, plans to move out of the area, substance abuse or other significant psychiatric problems, or dementia.
• •report being unable to walk 2 blocks (1/4 mile) without stopping.
• •are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking a weight loss medication.
• •are currently pregnant or intend to become pregnant in the next 18 months.