must be enrolled in our community health program.

over the age of 18

bmi of 30 or higher, or

bmi of 25 or higher and must be diagnosed with at least one additional risk factor 1) type 2 diabetes, 2) high blood pressure, and/or 3) high cholesterol

for those who will be participating in the cross-over sub-sample, they must have previously participated in phase 1 as subject of the control group, or

patients who are not enrolled in the our community health education program (applies to phase 1 only)

are not able to provide informed consent for themselves

under the age of 18

has undergone weight loss surgery

pregnant women*