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Methods: Researchers measured anthropometrics, body composition, muscular strength, cardiovascular indicators, physical activity, diet quality, and health-related perceptions. Researchers analyzed data using descriptive statistics and conventional content analysis. Results: Most participants were male, White, and food insecure. Mean BMI (31.8 \u00b1 8.6 kg\/m2), waist-to-hip ratio (1.0 \u00b1 0.1 males, 0.9 \u00b1 0.1 females), body fat percentage (25.8 \u00b1 6.1% males, 40.5 \u00b1 9.4% females), blood pressure (131.8 \u00b1 17.9\/85.2 \u00b1 13.3 mmHg), and daily step counts exceeded recommended levels. Absolute grip strength (77.1 \u00b1 19.4 kg males, 53.0 \u00b1 15.7 kg females) and perceived general health were below reference standards. The Healthy Eating Index-2020 score (39.7\/100) indicated low diet quality. Common barriers to healthy eating were financial constraints (29.6%) and limited cooking\/storage facilities (29.6%), as well as to exercise, physical impediments (14.8%). Conclusions: Residents living in transitional housing have less favorable body composition, diet, and grip strength measures, putting them at risk for negative health outcomes. 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