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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Principal Investigator: Mary Story

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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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Principal Investigator: Mary Story

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  1. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAPrincipal Investigator: Mary Story

  2. NHLBI-funded Multi-site Obesity Prevention Program  University of Minnesota  University of Memphis  Baylor College of Medicine  Stanford University

  3. 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

  4. After School Program • 2 times per week, after school in community centers and schools • Physical Activity Component • Healthy Eating Component • Family Involvement

  5. Healthy Eating Targets  Sweetened beverage Consumption  Fat Intake  Portion size  Fruit & Vegetable Intake

  6. Physical Activity Targets  The spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity  Time spent in sedentary activity (e.g., TV watching

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

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