FoodSteps Health Project

08/01/2025

21/03/2024

Learn more about FoodSteps and our work here at CBITs Health at Northwestern University!

Researchers at Northwestern’s Center for Behavioral Intervention Technology are pursuing the latest advancements in digital mental health to address the growing national crisis.

28/02/2024

Eating disorders are often misunderstood and their risks overlooked.

Researchers like Andrea Graham, PhD are developing new tools such as FoodSteps to reduce binge eating and empower healthier behaviors.

Learn more about the study at https://sites.northwestern.edu/foodsteps/

24/07/2023

New FoodSteps Health Project study launching today!

You may be eligible to join a paid research study at Northwestern University.

Eligible participants will test an app with a coach to learn healthier eating habits. You’ll also receive an electronic scale that you can keep after the study.

Earn $50 for sharing your feedback and completing study assessments. Take our online screener today!

https://redcap.link/foodstepsft

14/11/2022

~Do you struggle with weight or binge eating?~

Researchers at Northwestern University are seeking adults struggling with weight and binge eating to participate in a study to help design an app.

Eligible participants will receive compensation of $25 for their time.

Fill out our screener today by clicking on https://redcap.link/foodstepsdesign

30/09/2022

The FoodSteps Health Project has a new study recruiting participants!

Do you want to help design an app for losing weight and managing binge eating?

We are looking for adults struggling with weight and binge eating for a research study.

Qualified participants will receive compensation of $25 for their time.

Tap here to fill out our screener! https://redcap.link/foodstepsdesign

04/05/2022

For more information about managing eating and weight, some resources are:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Website (Food and nutrition): https://www.usda.gov/topics/food-and-nutrition
Website (weight management services): www.nutrition.gov/topics/healthy-living-and-weight

National Institutes of Health (NIH):
Telephone: 800-860-8747
Website (weight management services): www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weightmanagement

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Helpline: 800-931-2237
Website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Find a Psychologist
Website: http://www.findapsychologist.org/

Mental Health America
Website: https://www.mhanational.org/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Website: https://www.nami.org/Find-Support
NAMI Helpline: 800-950-NAMI
Find help in a crisis or text "NAMI" to 741741

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline
Helpline: 800-273-8255

04/02/2022

Do you struggle with weight or binge eating?

Researchers at Northwestern University are seeking adults struggling with weight and binge eating to participate in a study.

Eligible participants may receive compensation up to $100 for their time.

Fill out our screener today! https://redcap.link/foodsteps

21/01/2022

~Are you or anyone you know struggling with weight and binge eating?~

You could be eligible to participate in a paid research study at Northwestern University.

Eligible participants will receive access to the FoodSteps app and be paid up to $100 for completing study assessments.

Tap now to take our online screener. https://redcap.link/foodsteps

03/01/2022

~Want to learn healthier eating habits with a coach?~

Adults who are struggling with weight and binge eating can join a research study at Northwestern University and earn up to $100. Eligible participants will receive access to the FoodSteps app and be invited to complete study assessments for compensation. Take our online screener to see if you may be potentially eligible.

https://redcap.link/foodsteps

08/10/2021

~Do you want to test an app for losing weight and managing binge eating?~

We are looking for adults struggling with weight and binge eating for a Clinical Research Trial. Qualified participants may receive compensation up to $100 for their time. Tap below to fill out our screener!

https://redcap.link/foodsteps

10/09/2021

~Want to learn healthier eating habits with a coach?~

Adults who are struggling with weight and binge eating can join a research study at Northwestern University and earn up to $100. Eligible participants will receive access to the FoodSteps app and be invited to complete study assessments for compensation. Take our online screener to see if you may be potentially eligible!

https://redcap.link/foodsteps