Nutritious Eating With Soul Dissemination and Implementation

NEW Soul D&I: Expanding the Reach of the Nutritious Eating With Soul (NEW Soul) Program

The investigators will conduct a full dissemination and implementation study using a type 2 hybrid effectiveness-implementation design. The investigators will conduct this study in the community and work with two vegan soul food restaurants. The investigators propose to examine the effectiveness and implementation of community-delivered, 3-month NEW Soul program among participants (N=228).

Using a randomized design, the investigators will assess effectiveness of two delivery approaches: (1) In-person, live weekly classes with restaurant vouchers (intervention) or (2) restaurant voucher-only (active control).

The investigators will also conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of delivering the online intervention plus voucher vs. voucher-only with the outcome of cost/change in weight, healthy eating index, and quality adjusted life year.

Lastly, the investigators will examine the implementation of the NEW Soul study with participants and intervention staff.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Self-identify as African American
• Be between the ages of 18-65 years
• Body Mass Index between 25- 49.9 kg/m2
• Able to travel to restaurant for classes
• Be able to attend all monitoring and weekly class visits
• Be willing to be randomized to either group

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently following a plant-based diet
• Diagnosed with diabetes that is controlled by medication
• Currently pregnant or breastfeeding (or plan to become pregnant in the next 24 months)
• Under the age of 18 years old
• Over the age of 65 years old
• Currently participating in a weight loss program
• Has lost more than 10 pounds in the past 6 months
• Potential eating disorder