Feasibility and Acceptability of a Beverage Intervention for Hispanic Adults
Condition: Obesity; Hypercholesterolemia; Hyperglycemia; Hypertriglyceridemia
MeSH terms: Hypercholesterolemia; Hyperglycemia; Hypertriglyceridemia
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      This study aims to 1) assess the feasibility and acceptability of a prescribed beverage
      intervention in 50 obese Hispanic adults ages 18-64 years over 6 weeks; and 2) assess
      preliminary effects of the beverage intervention on cholesterol and triglyceride levels as
      well as other markers of health such as blood pressure, glucose and markers of inflammation.
      This project, if successful, will provide early evidence that targeting dietary behavior
      around beverage intake could be a novel and easily adopted approach to reduce the burden or
      delay the onset of metabolic abnormalities in obese Hispanic adults. The expected outcome of
      the proposed project is the identification of feasible and appropriate beverage intervention
      strategies to improve engagement and adherence to dietary modification approaches for control
      of metabolic health indicators in this vulnerable ethnic group.
    

Detailed description: 
      In the U.S., Hispanics have the highest rates of overweight and obesity when compared to
      other racial/ethnic groups placing them at a greater risk for obesity-related disease. Yet,
      current literature is limited to information on best practices to engage Hispanics in
      health-promoting lifestyle interventions. Without this information the health consequences
      associated with obesity, including high blood pressure, elevated blood glucose and high
      cholesterol, will continue. Evidence exists to support diet-specific behavioral interventions
      in reducing obesity-related health risks. Among the more adoptable interventions to date are
      efforts targeting beverage intake. Yet, there are limited data to suggest these approaches
      are effective for Hispanics despite this being the fastest growing and highest burdened group
      for obesity-related disease within the U.S. population.

      This study aims to 1) assess the feasibility and acceptability of a prescribed beverage
      intervention in 50 obese Hispanic adults ages 18-64 years over 6 weeks; 2) assess preliminary
      effects of the beverage intervention on cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as other
      markers of health such as blood pressure, glucose and markers of inflammation. This project,
      if successful, will provide early evidence that targeting dietary behavior around beverage
      intake could be a novel and easily adopted approach to reduce the burden or delay the onset
      of metabolic abnormalities in obese Hispanic adults. The expected outcome of the proposed
      project is the identification of feasible and appropriate beverage intervention strategies to
      improve engagement and adherence to dietary modification approaches for control of metabolic
      health indicators in this vulnerable ethnic group.
    

Intervention name(s): Mediterranean Lemonade; Green Tea; Flavored Water
Intervention type(s): Other; Other; Other
Intervention description(s): All participants will be advised to consume all of the beverage assigned (mediterranean lemonade) on a daily basis (rather than save up and consume large amounts on fewer days). The beverages will be prepared in advance by study personnel, refrigerated, and distributed to study participants on a weekly basis. Participants will be provided a daily 32-ounce beverage container for beverage consumption and instructed to clean the container nightly. Participants will also be asked to keep a log of completion of beverage on a daily basis and instructions regarding intake of other beverages will be provided.; All participants will be advised to consume all of the beverage assigned (green tea) on a daily basis (rather than save up and consume large amounts on fewer days). The beverages will be prepared in advance by study personnel, refrigerated, and distributed to study participants on a weekly basis. Participants will be provided a daily 32-ounce beverage container for beverage consumption and instructed to clean the container nightly. Participants will also be asked to keep a log of completion of beverage on a daily basis and instructions regarding intake of other beverages will be provided.; All participants will be advised to consume all of the beverage assigned (flavored water) on a daily basis (rather than save up and consume large amounts on fewer days). The beverages will be prepared in advance by study personnel, refrigerated, and distributed to study participants on a weekly basis. Participants will be provided a daily 32-ounce beverage container for beverage consumption and instructed to clean the container nightly. Participants will also be asked to keep a log of completion of beverage on a daily basis and instructions regarding intake of other beverages will be provided.
Other intervention name(s): Beverage Consumption Intervention; Beverage Consumption Intervention; Beverage Consumption Intervention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment