Table 1 Intervention overview

Planning Phase

1

Togetherness and Unity

Intervention introduction

Heart healthy food discussion

Rapport building

Foods that contribute to and prevent heart disease

Establish purpose, group name, and group norms

Discussions on added sugar, sodium, portion sizes, hunger cues, and using a pedometer

Community walking tour and assessment

2

Determining the Community Need

Interview skills training

Importance of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals around nutrition and physical activity

Identification of community leaders

Importance of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals for group project

Discussions on fruit and vegetables, heart healthy fats

Identify community needs

Define purpose of group

3

Planning for Next Steps

Leadership skills within the group

Discussions on eating whole grains, low fat and non-fat dairy, heart-healthy proteins

Identification of assets, skills, and strengths of group members

Develop action plans to execute purpose of the group

Task delegation and action items for each group member

Implementation/Action Phase

4

Action, Part 1

Execution of action plan

Monitoring of nutrition and physical activity goals

Review progress in meeting benchmarks and major group accomplishments

5

Action, Part 2

6

Next Steps

Complete action steps

Summarize group accomplishments

Establish a plan for next steps (if applicable)