Comfortable completing a weight-loss intervention\\
Willing to consume a daily snack of either walnuts or pretzels
You may not be if
Nut or wheat allergy
History of bariatric surgery
Current eating disorder
Current illicit substance use
Current pregnancy, lactation (or less than 3 months after stopping lactation), or less than 6 months postpartum
Uncontrolled hypertension (\>160/100 mmHg)
Significant endocrine/metabolic disease kidney disease, liver disease, or blood disease that would be anticipated to affect study results
Taking injectable medications, sulfonylureas, or meglitinides for diabetes treatment
Taking weight-loss medications, or steroids within \~3 months prior to study participation (e.g., GLP-1 receptor agonists)
Significant mental health changes within \~3 months prior to study participation (e.g., medication adjustments, new psychiatric diagnoses, hospitalization relating to mental health concerns)
Neurological illnesses or injury that would be anticipated to affect MRI data
Weight change greater than 10% within 3 months prior to study participation
Currently participating in another weight-loss study
Not comfortable eating the study-provided meals (with allowances for dietary preferences) and/or following a highly restrictive diet (e.g., vegan)
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