Adapting evidence

Emerging adults are at high risk of obesity but behavioral weight loss programs do not meet their needs. Emerging adults (N？=？52, age？=？22.3？±？2？years, body mass index？=？34.2？±？5.5？kg/m2, 46.2% non-Hispanic White) were randomly assigned to one of three behavioral weight loss programs adapted based on formative work: face-to-face behavioral weight loss, web-based behavioral weight loss, or web plus optional community sessions (Hybrid). Assessments occurred at 0 and 3？months. Engagement and self-monitoring were highest in Hybrid. Intent-to-treat weight losses were ？2.8？±？2.9？percent in face-to-face behavioral weight loss, ？2.2？±？4.5？percent in web-based behavioral weight loss, and 4.8？±？4.9？percent in Hybrid. Percent achieving ？5？percent weight loss was highest in Hybrid (63%). Findings suggest potential for adapted behavioral weight loss to promote engagement and weight loss in emerging adults