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Table 5 Summary of Group Family Sessions

From: Lifestyle modification and metformin as long-term treatment options for obese adolescents: study protocol

SESSION

ACTIVITY

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

1

Orientation Night

Chance for participants to meet REACH health care team and each other.

2

Grocery Store Tour

Dietitian runs this tour, help families learn to read labels, shop for healthy food within a budget

3

Jeopardy Night

Review what families have learned in a fun and (slightly!) competitive environment.

4

Cooking Class

Dietitian runs this cooking class. Chance for participants to learn how to cook easy, healthy meals.

5

Outdoor Activity

Have fun being active together outside

6

Community Center Activity Night

Have fun being active together as a family and with other participants

7

Inspirational Speaker

Motivate participants to continue to make and maintain healthy lifestyle changes

8

Potluck Dinner

Celebration after completing 2 years of the study. Chance for participants to bring some of their favorite healthy meals to share with each other.