The Family Meal Challenge: A Faith-Based Intervention to Empower Families

Overview

Journal J Christ Nurs

Specialty Nursing

Date 2018 Jun 5

PMID 29863515

Citations 2

Authors

Sharon M Fruh

Madhuri S Mulekar

Errol Crook

Heather R Hall

James Adams

Trey Lemley

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Abstract

African Americans have increased rates of overweight and obesity and are least likely to participate in family meals compared with other racial groups. A Family Meal Challenge (FMC) was developed with the objective of empowering individuals to eat healthy meals together as a family. The FMC was presented through four classes in three churches, two faith-based ministries, and two community service programs in health disparity zip codes. Surveys (N = 257) indicated a positive response. Engaging participants and teaching the benefits of eating healthy family meals in a faith-based environment are feasible and may increase the frequency of family meals. Information is provided to create and implement an FMC in any faith setting.

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