Healthy Kids Pilot

Healthy Kids Pilot

Up to 30 parent/child dyads will be recruited to participate in an m-Health intervention (delivered over smartphone, iPad/Tablet, or desktop/laptop) to promote healthy behaviors and healthy weight among children and their parents.

Inclusion Criteria for Child:

• Have at least one participating parent
• Have a BMI percentile > 85
• Be physically capable of exercise
• Be free of diseases that affect metabolism, body weight, and food intake, including type 1 or type 2 diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and cancer

Inclusion Criteria for Parent:

• Have a smartphone
• Be willing to use the smartphone for the mHealth intervention

Exclusion Criteria for Child:

• Significant cardiovascular disease or disorders via self-report from parent
• Other significant medical problems that would prevent them from engaging in regular physical activity.