Families Becoming Healthy Together
The Healthy Eating and Activity lab at the University of Tennessee is conducting a 5-year research study funded by the NIH (National Institute of Health), where families can enroll in a family-based childhood overweight and obesity treatment program that has goals for healthy eating and physical activity.
Conducted in East Tennessee & Memphis Area
Compensation Provided
Child 8-12 Years Old & Adult Caregiver
Fast Facts
Child & Adult Both Have Overweight or Obesity
Study Background Researchers at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville are studying a family-based childhood overweight and obesity program that focuses on healthy living for both the child and adult caregiver. This program uses an eating plan called the Traffic Light Diet. The program also has a goal of at least 60 minutes per day of physical activity for children and at least 30 minutes per day of physical activity for adults. You and your child will be asked to keep track of your eating and activity during the 18 months of the program. Possible benefits for you and your child include weight loss, consuming a healthy diet, and being more physically active. Your participation will help us learn more about family-based childhood overweight and obesity treatment that will benefit others in the future. Join our study today! |
Additional Information
This research study will determine if a family-based childhood overweight and obesity treatment program, that has goals for healthy eating and physical activity for both the child and adult caregiver, can improve child weight at 18 months.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- You have a child living at home who is 8-12 years old
- You and your child both have overweight or obesity
- You have reliable internet access
If you are eligible to be in this study, you and your child will have 29, 60-minute, program meetings over 18 months.
You and your child will also complete individual appointments every 6 months for 18 months via Zoom. At these appointments, we will collect study measures.
For all components of the study, you do not need to come to the University of Tennessee Knoxville and everything can be completed at your home.
You and your child will also complete individual appointments every 6 months for 18 months via Zoom. At these appointments, we will collect study measures.
For all components of the study, you do not need to come to the University of Tennessee Knoxville and everything can be completed at your home.
Families will be compensated via gift cards for completing all assessments and measures.
This compensation can total up to:
This compensation can total up to:
- $140 at 6 months
- $160 at 12 months
- $190 at 18 months
There is no cost for you to participate in the study.