Overview
The aim of this study is to look at changes in diabetes-related risk factors in Black adolescent girls who are at risk for type 2 diabetes and their primary female caregiver after both participating in a 12-week in-person lifestyle program.
Description
Enrolled adolescent/caregiver dyads will participate in the 12-week program. Each week, participants will engage in 2 activities: an in-person Wellness Session and an at-home cooking experience using ingredients provided at the Wellness Session.
The study will examine the pre-post difference in overall diet quality, dermal carotenoid levels, physical activity, body composition, and glycemic measures among at-risk black adolescent girls and their caregivers. Investigators hypothesize that after the program, participants' diets will be higher in quality than before.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria for adolescent participants:
- 12-18 years of age
- self-identify as Black or African American
- have obesity (\>=95th percentile BMI)
Exclusion Criteria for adolescent participants:
- pregnant or within 3 months postpartum.
- participated in a formal weight management program within 6 months prior to study.
- currently taking medications or diagnosed with a condition known to influence metabolism, physical activity ability, or cognitive function.
- have previously undergone bariatric surgery.
- have type 2 diabetes.
- unable to speak English or have developmental conditions that interfere with ability to communicate.
Inclusion Criteria for caregiver participants:
- 18 years or older.
- proficiency in speaking English.
- live in the same household as the adolescent who will also be enrolled.
- prepares the majority (\>50%) of meals in the household.
Exclusion Criteria for caregiver participants:
- pregnant or within 3 months postpartum.
- unable to speak English or have developmental conditions that interfere with ability to communicate.