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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Principal Investigator: Mary Story. NHLBI-funded Multi-site Obesity Prevention Program. University of Minnesota University of Memphis Baylor College of Medicine Stanford University. MN Formative Assessment Overview. Community Youth Specialist Interviews
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NHLBI-funded Multi-site Obesity Prevention Program University of Minnesota University of Memphis Baylor College of Medicine Stanford University
MN Formative Assessment Overview • Community Youth Specialist Interviews • Focus groups with 8-10 year old girls • Focus groups with parents/caregivers • Diet and Activity Card Sort Study • Environmental Assessment
After School Program • 2 times per week, after school in community centers and schools • Physical Activity Component • Healthy Eating Component • Family Involvement
Healthy Eating Targets Sweetened beverage Consumption Fat Intake Portion size Fruit & Vegetable Intake
Physical Activity Targets The spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity Time spent in sedentary activity (e.g., TV watching
Healthy Eating Component Nutrition Sessions: Fun, participatory activities Examples: Taste-testing foods, portion size estimation, goal-setting Healthy Snacks at each session: Girls will help prepare simple, tasty, easy-to-make snacks
Physical Activity Component Activity-based Modules Examples: jump rope, dance, cooperative games Increase interest in sports /activity Example: field trips to sporting and/or dance events Reduce TV watching
Family Involvement Component Family Fun Night Home Videos Examples: “Aerobics with Soul,” & Dr. Davis’ “Bringing it Home” healthy eating videos. “Snack Packs” Parent Neighborhood Action Leaders