Healthy Living Anson
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Summary
The goal of this randomized delayed control intervention research study is to see if participants who receive education and healthy prepared meals improve the quality of their diet compared to participants who receive only physical activity education and coaching.
Description
Purpose: Evaluate whether a Food is Medicine (FIM) intervention improves the quality of food intake among rural adults who have at least one chronic disease or are at risk for chronic disease compared to those receiving a physical activity intervention. Participants: English speaking Anson County residents 18 years or older Procedures: Randomized delayed intervention control study design - 4 months receive either the FIM intervention (healthy frozen meals and/or produce box, and education by a Community Health Advocate (CHA) or physical activity (PA) education and support via a CHA. At the e…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Potential participants must be a resident of Anson County. * At least 18 years of age. * Have or be at risk for a chronic disease. * Ability to make own dietary decisions. * Ability to travel to a central Anson County location for data collection and group class sessions. * Ability and willingness to try the prepared meals. * Ability to store 10 frozen meals in a freezer. * Ability to communicate in English * No dietary restrictions or food allergies such that a Mediterranean diet is not appropriate.
Interventions
- BehavioralNutrition Education and Food Delivery
Healthy frozen meals, produce boxes, and nutrition counseling
- BehavioralPhysical Activity Comparator
Physical activity counseling, mHealth text messaging
Location
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, North Carolina