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Keep this study
Lead
Temple University
Age
50–75
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Men and women between the ages of 50 to 75, inclusive
Body Mass Index is ≥ 30 kg/m2 but \< 45 kg/m2 and body weight \< 300 pounds
Able to ambulate safely without the use of a walking aid (cane, crutches, or walker)
Able to understand the information in the informed consent form and is willing and able to comply with the study-related procedures
You may not be if
Diabetes, stroke, end stage kidney disease requiring hemodialysis, or widespread malignant disease, gallbladder disease
Severe peripheral vascular disease (defined as 1 \< palpable pedal pulse and claudication pain in less than two blocks)
Pregnant or nursing, as weight and hormonal changes during pregnancy may affect foot structure and function, which could confound the results of the study. Therefore, women who are pregnant or nursing will be excluded from the study.
Not willing or able to make the required quarterly follow-up visits
Insufficient (corrected) vision to complete the questionnaires
Food allergies to the Nutrisystem, Inc. meal plan used in this protocol
Participation in another formal weight loss program within last 6 months
Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure \> 180 or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg). Participants on medication treating hypertension for at least three months are allowable.
Known atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
History of congestive heart failure
History of a non-skin malignancy within the previous 5 years
Any major active rheumatologic, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, dermatologic disease or inflammatory condition
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