Super Chef - an Online Program Promoting the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern to Lower Income Families

Launched by BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · May 8, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Super Chef" trial is studying an online cooking program that aims to help low-income families eat healthier by promoting the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its benefits in reducing heart disease risks. The program focuses on parent-child pairs, specifically children aged 10 to 12 years old and their parents or caregivers who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Participants must have reliable internet access, live in Texas, and be fluent in English to join the study.

If you decide to participate, you can expect to engage in fun cooking activities with your child that emphasize healthy eating habits. The goal is to improve not only your family's nutrition but also your cooking skills together. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it’s a great opportunity for families looking to learn more about healthy eating while bonding in the kitchen! However, some people may not be eligible, such as those with certain medical conditions or disabilities that could affect their ability to participate.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • a 10-12 years old child and a parent/caregiver
• • family qualifies for free or reduced price meals at school
• • reliable internet access
• • resident of Texas
• • fluent in English
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • major auditory or vision impairment
• • lack of binocular vision
• • history of seizure disorder
• • claustrophobia
• • vertigo
• • psychiatric conditions (e.g., paranoia, manic depressive psychosis)
• • prior dizziness or motion sickness when using virtual reality
• • currently being treated with medications or medical condition that impacts dietary intake (e.g., cancer, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or ability to participate in data collection (e.g., intellectual impairments)
• • physician advice to modify diet for a current or ongoing health or medical condition
• • eligible but child birth sex stratum (male, female) filled
• • another parent or sibling participated in program development