A Technology-Based Intervention for the Reduction of Overweight and Obesity Among College Students

Inclusion Criteria

• •Eligibility will include UTK undergraduate students who are overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) and between 18-22 years of age, with access to the Internet, a personal computer (laptop, tablet, or desktop computer), and a smartphone.
• •Students who have a medical condition that precludes adherence to dietary recommendations
• •Who are currently prescribed medications that may impact weight, or who are currently participating in or planning to participate in another weight loss programs in the next six months
• •Who have been diagnosed with a major psychiatric illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or depression) within the last 12 months
• •Who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next six months
• •Who have given birth within the last six months
• •Who have been diagnosed with any type of eating disorder within the past 12 months will be ineligible.