Dyad Plus Effectiveness/Feasibility

Conditions: Weight Loss, Pediatric Obesity, Overweight Adolescents, Parent-Child Relations, Family and Household

Sex: All

Ages: 13 Years – 65 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 60

Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Summary

The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of a coordinated program (Dyad Plus) that would help to facilitate self-monitoring, positive communication, joint problem solving, and social support to increase physical activity, healthy eating, and weight loss. Participants of the Brenner FIT (Families In Training) pediatric weight management program and their parent/guardian will co-enroll in weight loss programs. Parents/guardians will receive the components of By Design Essentials.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible for enrollment in Brenner FIT and/or By Design Essentials * Caregiver who lives in the house with a BMI \> 30 * No contraindication for physical activity or caloric restriction * Must be able to read and write English Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \< 30 * Contraindication for physical activity or caloric restriction * Cannot read or write English

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