HomeStyles: A Case Study in Developing a Childhood-Obesity Prevention Intervention

Recorded Tuesday, August 2, 2016. 
Moderator: Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, PhD, RD, FAND, Rutgers University
Speakers: Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, PhD, RD, FAND, Rutgers University; Jennifer Martin-Biggers, MS, RD, Rutgers University
The theory-driven HomeStyles intervention enables and motivates parents to shape their home environment and lifestyle behavioral practices (diet, exercise, sleep) using quick, easy, no-cost strategies to prevent excessive weight gain in their preschool children (ages 2-5 years). The session will elucidate the development and implemention of HomeStyles, starting from conceptualization to implementation of randomized controlled trial, using best practices identified in the research literature and by guidance from a panel of experts in health behavior change, nutrition, physical activity, child development, parenting and adult education, including motivational interviewing, healthy behavior change theory, and community based participatory research principles.
Learning Objectives:

• Describe best practices for developing childhood obesity prevention interventions targeting home environments and lifestyle practices.Summarize the importance of using social ecological model, social cognitive theory constructs, adult learning theory, community based participatory research, and motivational interviewing to guide intervention development.Create and implement interventions using best practices.