Family COMIDA (Consumo de Opciones Más Ideales De Alimentos) (Eating More Ideal Food Options)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Summary
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.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
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…
Interventions
- BehavioralParent Weekly Individual Telephone Support
Interventionists will deliver a 20-30 minute session via videoconference (e.g. Zoom) using the Family COMIDA Intervention Manual
- BehavioralChild Education
6 weekly diet/PA education sessions ('Child Education')
- BehavioralParent Initial Counseling
Interventionists will deliver a 20-30 minute session via videoconference (e.g. Zoom) using the Family COMIDA Intervention Manual
- BehavioralParent Monthly Group Support
Parents will be invited to join a Spanish language (English if preferred) weekly group videoconference (can join by phone if preferred).
Location
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)New York, New York