Table 3 Required group and community health worker support session topics

Overview of healthy nutrition

Overview of exercise

Pedometer

Eating healthy on a budget

Being active at home

Fruit and vegetable guide

Eating out and fast food

Local exercise resources

Water bottle

Portion control and measuring

Hidden times for exercise

Measuring cups

Label reading and breakfast

Injury prevention and treatment

Massage tool

Healthy drinks

Building strong muscles

Healthy drink ingredients

Mindful eating and lunch

Take a deep breath and relax

Muscle relaxation CD

Healthy fast food and dinner

Exercise with friends and family

Whole grain pasta

Eating at social events and holidays

Mini holidays for exercise

Food pamphlet

Healthier traditions and review

Review and social dancing

Recipe with ingredients

Relapse response

Review and relay games

Motivational letter

Review relapse response, problem solving, and goal setting

Social support cards and displayable health guides

Nutrition

   Beverage inventory, evaluation of milk and water consumption, and goal for healthy beverages

   Evaluation of fat in cooking and goal for cooking with less fat (steaming, baking, etc.)

   Evaluation of fruit and vegetable consumption and goal for consuming more fruits and vegetables

   Evaluation of high calorie foods and goals for reduction of high calorie food or snacking

   Decision-making for shopping and meal planning

Physical activity

   Chart and practice walking route (at first environmental support session)

   Identify support network of friends and family members for exercise

   Identify exercise locations in and around home

   Select physical activity goal

   Identify new physical activities to try

*Topics may be covered in any order, but must be during the intensive intervention phase.