Parent and Family Oriented Support Interventions for the Facilitation of Weight Loss in African American Families

Inclusion Criteria:

* DYAD: Be parent/caregiver (legal parent or custodial grandparent; male or female) and child willing to participate
* DYAD: Live together in the same household
* PARENT/CAREGIVER: Self-identify as a racial ethic minority (i.e., black or African American or Hispanic)
* PARENT/CAREGIVER: Parent or caregiver age 18 through 65 years old
* PARENT/CAREGIVER: Are overweight (BMI greater than or equal to 25);
* PARENT/CAREGIVER: Are not currently participating in a physical activity (PA), diet, or weight management program
* PARENT/CAREGIVER: Have a valid home address, telephone number, and internet access
* PARENT/CAREGIVER: Enroll with a child aged 8-17 years
* PARENT/CAREGIVER: Are able to speak English

Exclusion Criteria:

* PARENT/CAREGIVER: They are currently pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period
* PARENT/CAREGIVER: They present any contraindications for exercise based on responses to the PA Readiness Questionnaire plus (PAR-Q +)

Exclusion criteria for child:

1\) None.