KETO-WEI study in individuals with obesity:
The UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences is conducting a nutrition study looking at whether a ketogenic diet can benefit appetite, while increasing energy expenditure, during weight-loss maintenance in individuals with obesity who have recently lost weight.
You may qualify if you
- are between the ages of 18-65,
- have obesity,
- have NOT been diagnosed with Diabetes,
- are NOT pregnant,
- are willing to consume meal replacements during the weight loss phase (4-6 weeks) and a prescribed diet during the weight maintenance phase (6 weeks), and
- are willing to travel to UAB for testing visits.
Qualified participants will receive free meal replacements for 4 weeks, 3 meals/day for 6 weeks, personal health information (including body composition and metabolism), weekly individual follow-ups with a member of the research team, and monetary compensation for their time.
For more information and to see if you qualify, please call 205-934-7119 or email