Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for recruitment into “POEmaS (Online Platform for healthy weight loss)” Randomized Clinical Trial

Age between 18 and 60 years

Pregnancy

BMI^a > = 25 kg/m2

Self-report of comorbidities that demand specific dietary or physical activity recommendations- diabetes, heart failure, coronary artery disease, kidney disease, hepatic disease, cancer, phenylketonuria, celiac disease, food allergies, bariatric surgery history

Weight report at entry

Participation in any other weight loss program

Intention to lose weight by changes in lifestyle habits

Internet access