Healthy meal kits for better health
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study provides free healthy meal kits to adults with overweight and health concerns to see if they can improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight. It is for people 40 and older with low income who live in the Greater Lowell area.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older.
- Your household income is at or below the levels listed (for example, $30,120 for one person).
- You have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 (considered overweight) and also have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or diabetes.
- You live in the Greater Lowell area or nearby so meal kits can be delivered to you.
- You have a working refrigerator or another safe way to keep food cold.
- You are not on any medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or weight loss, and you are not taking part in another related study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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