Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Mobile Methods for Reducing Obesity Risk in Parents and Children: A Randomized Trial
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of an innovative 6-month smartphone-delivered intervention using simplified monitoring of dietary intake compared to a smartphone-delivered intervention with standard calorie monitoring among parents with overweight or obesity.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria (parent):

* Currently age 21-55.
* Body mass index (BMI) of 25-50 kg/m².
* Have one child between the ages of 2-12.
* Own an iPhone running at least iOS11 with a data and text messaging plan.
* Have the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Inclusion Criteria (child):

* Currently age 2-12.

Exclusion Criteria (parent):

* Lost more than 10 pounds in the last 6 months.
* Currently participating in another nutrition or weight loss program.
* Currently meeting exercise recommendations of 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
* Currently pregnant or breastfeeding, pregnant within the past 6 months, or planning to become pregnant within the next 6 months.
* Planning to relocate in the next 8 months.
* Will be out of town for 2 weeks or more in the next 8 months.
* Cannot attend two visits at the UNC Weight Research Program clinic.
* Pre-existing medical condition(s) that preclude adherence to an unsupervised exercise program, as determined by items endorsed on the PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire).
* Treatment of diabetes with insulin or oral medications that may cause hypoglycemia.
* History of clinically diagnosed eating disorder.
* Diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
* Hospitalization for a psychiatric diagnosis within the last year.
* Report a past diagnosis of or current symptoms of alcohol or substance dependence.
* Another member of the household (family member or roommate) is a participant or staff member in this study.
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Body mass index (BMI) is \> 25 kg/m2 and \< 35 kg/m2.
* Willing to use cell phones provided by the PBRC or personal cell phones to take pictures of foods during the study and to receive messages from study personnel.
* Willing to wear an activity monitor on your shoe and to use the internet to send information as frequently as once daily.
* Willing to weigh on a scale provided by the PBRC as frequently as once per day
* Willing to accept random assignment to either the e-Health (RIDE group) or control group.
* Weight stable, defined as no greater than 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) weight change over the previous 60 days.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with a chronic disease that affects body weight, appetite, or metabolism, namely diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and thyroid diseases or conditions.
* Currently in a weight loss program.
* Unable to engage in moderate intensity exercise.
* Unable to diet or exercise due to your medical history or current health status.
* Current use of prescriptions or over-the-counter medications or herbal products that affect appetite, body weight, or metabolism (e.g., weight loss medications such as sibutramine, antipsychotic medications such as olanzapine, ephedrine, and diuretics).
* Diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure), defined as systolic blood pressure \>159 mmHg \& diastolic blood pressure \>99 mmHg.
* For females, current pregnancy, or plans to become pregnant in the duration of the study.
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Man age 40-69
* Reside in Northeast Nebraska
* BMI of 28 (kg/m2) or higher (BMI greater than 50 with clinician clearance, maximum weight 396 pounds)
* Smart phone owner with enabled text messaging
* Have an email account
* Answer "no" to all questions on the PAR-Q 17 health history assessment or are willing to get physician evaluation prior to enrolling
* Willing to share self-monitoring logs of eating, activity, and weight with investigative team.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have recently lost 5% or more of body weight
* Are currently taking medications that cause or are influenced by weight loss
* Have used weight loss app in the past to lose weight
* Family member from same household is enrolled in this study
* Type I diabetes or Type II diabetes with insulin dependence
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* BMI between 30-40
* weight stable (not gained/lost more than 25 lbs in the past 6 months)
* not enrolled in any formal weight-loss program
* interested in losing weight
* willing and able to record dietary intake and weight for 6 months and wear an accelerometer
* willing to attend 8 weekly groups and 2 follow up assessments at the Northwestern Chicago campus
* expect to reside in the Chicago land area for the next 12 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* any unstable medical conditions (i.e. uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, cancer undergoing active treatment, a cerebrovascular accident within the past 6 months)
* history of insulin-dependent diabetes
* Crohn's disease
* diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea requiring intervention
* required use of an assistive device for mobility (i.e. cane, wheelchair)
* BMI \> 40
* hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder within the past 5 years
* those at risk for adverse cardiovascular events with moderate intensity activity
* those currently taking weight loss medication or committed to following an incompatible dietary regimen
* women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or lactating
* Bulimia Nervosa
* suicide ideation
* current binge eating disorder
* those currently taking medications known to cause weight gain (i.e. Prednisone, Depakote, Diebeta, Diabinese, Cardura, Inderal, Zyprexa)
* current substance abuse or dependence
* plantar fasciitis
* current substance and/or alcohol dependence
* depression
* ADHD

Answer: A