Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The purpose of this study is to determine the most effective family-centered intervention (FCI) for weight loss and obesity prevention in Hispanic families. FCI is a type of program that involves family (such as parents and caregivers) supporting their children to promote healthy habits.
Inclusion Criteria: Phase 1 * Age \>= 18 years (per self-report) * Self-identifies as Hispanic/Latino (per self-report) * Seeking, or has used, services at the VDS or MHU (per self-report) * Is the parent or primary caregiver for at least one child aged 8-12 living in their household (per self-report) * Screens as obese (BMI \> 30 kg/m2) or overweight (BMI of 25 - 29.9 kg/m2) (per height and weight measurement in person or per self-report) * Owns a cell phone capable of receiving text messages (per self-report) * Owns an internet connected device (e.g. cell phone, tablet, etc.) capable of co…
Interventionists will deliver a 20-30 minute session via videoconference (e.g. Zoom) using the Family COMIDA Intervention Manual
6 weekly diet/PA education sessions ('Child Education')
Interventionists will deliver a 20-30 minute session via videoconference (e.g. Zoom) using the Family COMIDA Intervention Manual
Parents will be invited to join a Spanish language (English if preferred) weekly group videoconference (can join by phone if preferred).
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