Obesity: Cancer Risk Among African Americans

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Self-reported African American race
2. Ability to engage in low to moderate physical activity as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or by physicians clearance (letter from physician or nurse practitioner) if currently taking medication for blood pressure or diabetes.
3. Blood pressure reading \<140/90 mm Hg or by physicians clearance (letter from physician or nurse practitioner) if blood pressure reading \>=140/90 mm Hg.
4. Functioning telephone number
5. 18-65 years of age
6. Overweight or obese as defined by BMI
7. Not currently exercising (\<150 minutes/week) and/or not consuming 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pressure readings \>140/90 mm Hg, as defined by the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, will be excluded from the study.
2. Currently taking medication for blood pressure or heart condition, or other physical limitations that might be aggravated by participation in moderate-intensity PA as measured using the PA Readiness Questionnaire, and any physical limitation that prevents engaging in PA.
3. Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period
4. Another household member enrolled in the study
5. Member of the church advisory board