Effects of a Weight Loss Intervention in College-age Women

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females age 18-25years
• Body Mass Index 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2 (overweight)
• Agree to receive frequent contacts from investigators and communicate with program staff for up to 6 months
• Willing to measure blood glucose via finger prick test three to eight times per day for two weeks
• Able to give written informed consent
• Able to comply with study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable or unwilling to give informed consent
• Travel plans that do not permit participation
• Pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant during the 6 months of participation in the study
• Weight loss or gain exceeding 5% of body weight in the past 3 months
• Current participation in a weight loss program
• Diagnosis of mental disorder or chronic disease
• History of eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder (unless approved by program staff)
• History of surgery or procedure that could affect swallowing or digestion
• Any person who is on a medically prescribed diet
• Any current supplement use other than a daily multivitamin
• Any current metabolic medication use other than birth control
• Any bleeding disorders or blood clotting problems
• Anyone who has donated blood or plasma in the last 20 days
• Any tobacco or illicit drug users
• Anyone who has allergies to any of the components of the liquid meal