Interested in our Weight Loss Program?

HEALTHY LIVING HOMEPAGE

CURRENT PARTICIPANTS

INTERESTED IN OUR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM?

BGSU PSYCHOLOGY HOMEPAGE

Description of the Current Weight Loss Program

When Will the Next Weight Loss Program Begin

Typical Eligibility Requirements for the Weight Loss Program

Contact Us if You are Interested

Online Calorie References / Health-Related Links of Interest

Description of the Current Weight Loss Program

Each year we conduct a weight loss intervention. Because we use the data for research purposes, the intervention is available to the public at no charge. The program typically begins in the fall or early in the new year. The program emphasizes gradual weight loss, increased physical activity, and reduced calories and fat intake through permanent lifestyle changes.

This year we are examining the effectiveness of a group based weight loss intervention. You will be asked to eat a self-selected, low-fat, low-calorie diet.

When Will the Next Weight Loss Program Begin?

Start Date: January, 2009
Location: Bowling Green State University, Psychology Building

Typical Eligibility Requirements for the Weight Loss Program

  1. Participants with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27 or greater. To calculate        your BMI click here.

  2.  Undergraduate students at BGSU are typically NOT eligible.

  3. Smokers are typically NOT eligible.

  4. Participants MUST be available to potentially attend 1.5 hour classes on        Monday or Tuesday evenings.

  5. Persons with any of the following medical conditions are typically NOT        eligible to participate:

       —current or past cardiovascular disease (e.g., MI, PTCA, CABG, stroke,            angina, heart surgery, pacemaker, cardiac defibrillator, rhythm            disturbance,heart valve disease, heart failure, heart transplant, congenital            heart disease),

       —musculoskeletal problems that would prevent you from participating in            moderate levels of physical activity( e.g., osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, joint            problems, back problems),

       —a history of insulin dependent diabetes,

       —adult onset Type II diabetes that is not controlled,

       —blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg or higher, or

       —a life limiting or complicated illness (e.g., cancer, renal dysfunction,            hepatic dysfunction, or dementia).

  6. Participants must receive doctor's approval (a form is provided).

Contact Information

If you are interested in participating you can email us at wgtloss@bgsu.edu or call us at (419) 372-9296.

Online Calorie References - Health-Related Links of Interest

LEARN Weight Loss Program
More information on the LEARN program

Online Calorie References
Calorie King
Nutrition Data

National Institutes of Health
The National Institute of Health;a great resource on health, including weight, nutrition, and physical activity.

American Heart Association
The American Heart Association has a Healthy Lifestyle page. A great resource on health, including weight, nutrition, and physical activity

National Weight Control Registry
The National Weight Control Registry is the largest prospective investigation of long-term successful weight loss maintenance. The NWCR is tracking over 5,000 individuals who have lost significant amounts of weight and kept it off for long periods of time.

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Bowling Green, OH 43403

September 3, 2008 8:03 AM