Healthy Eating, Activity, & Lifestyle Training Headquarters: II Pilot Project

The purpose of this investigation is to test the efficacy of a remote intervention to assist
Soldiers in meeting standards for body fat and fitness. The intervention will include:

1. An Internet/Smartphone program for weight management and weight gain prevention
developed during previous DoD research.

2. Integrated remote monitoring technology/devices, e.g. smart scales, activity tracking
devices.

3. Individualized weight management and exercise recommendations based on data collected
from web/mobile app/devices to be delivered via web/mobile app/Smartphone; participants
will not travel to a clinical facility for the intervention.

The objectives are:

1. to further develop the H.E.A.L.T.H. intervention by merging components of the
H.E.A.L.T.H. program, remote monitoring technology components, e.g. activity tracking
devices, smart scales, and direct/individualized weight management and exercise feedback
into a single and comprehensive intervention that targets weight and fat loss, improved
fitness, improved sleep, and personal well-being for Soldiers and their family members.

2. Compare body weight, body fat, and activity changes associated with participation in the
H.E.A.L.T.H Intensive intervention for six months and a six-month website only
phase/follow-up phase, in comparison to participation in a wait-list control group; and

3. Evaluate blood biomarkers associated with changes in body weight. Evaluate changes in
gut bacteria associated with body weight.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male and Female Soldiers who are members of the Louisiana National Guard

- Direct family member of the LANG member who is enrolled in the study and will
participate with the Soldier

2. ≥18 years old

3. For Soldiers: BMI ≥ 25, AND who exceeds Screening Table Weight AND maximum allowed
body fat as outlined by AR600-9 Army regulations For Family Member: BMI ≥ 25

4. Has no known deployments (to the best of their knowledge) for one year upon beginning
the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Soldiers and family members younger than 18 years of age

2. Soldiers and family members who are pregnant

3. Soldiers and family members who cannot read

4. Soldiers and family members who do not have daily access to wifi

5. Soldiers and family members who do not have access to a smartphone