Overweight/Obesity Discussion Guide
The weight control discussion guide was developed to follow the family food decision-making
guide when families identified weight control as a key goal. The weight control discussion
guide attempts to help families make plans for change and provides them with helpful
resources.
As researchers, our long-term goals are to understand
1.) how families make decisions about food in the context of their environments, and
2.) how these decisions affect overweight, obesity and other health outcomes. In addition, we feel it is important to
generate educational material. The obesity tool has been created to help families think about their decisions concerning
food and lifestyle. As an educator, we hope you will be able to use the survey and resources to generate discussion
among family members. The educational toolkit is a work-in-progress, and we welcome any feedback you may have.
We have provided a feedback form that we would like you to fill out regarding the obesity tool. If you would like further
information about the Family and Community Food Decision-Making Program please contact:
Ardyth Gillespie - ahg2@cornell.edu .
Overweight/Obesity Discussion Guide
Participant Program Evaluation
Here are a few resources that may be helpful:
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications - The Weight-control Information Network provides the general public, health professionals, the media, and
Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional
issues. Publications and resources on nutrition, physical activity, and weight control listed by subject.
http://nutritionworks.cornell.edu- Cornell NutritionWorks is a
professional development program developed by faculty in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University.
Established in 2000, Cornell NutritionWorks offers high quality, affordable continuing education in a convenient online
format. We provide research-based information and practical tools for nutrition practitioners.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/professionals/index.html - This new website has a wealth of information
about the nutritional content of food, portion size, and diet planning and tracking. The MyPyramid Web site provides
information specifically for professionals, in addition to the content for consumers.
http://familyfood.human.cornell.edu/edmunds.pdf - A
clinical review article that appeared in the British Medical Journal regarding childhood obesity.
Bruss, M. B., J. Morris, et al. (2003). "Prevention of childhood obesity: Sociocultural and familial factors." Journal of American Dietetic Association 103(8): 1042-1044.
Gable, S. and S. Lutz (2000). "Household, Parent, and Child Contributions to Childhood Obesity." Family Relationsh 49(3): 293-300.
Golan, M. and A. Weizman (2001). "Familial Approach to the Treatment of Childhood Obesity: Conceptual Model." Journal of Nutrition Education 33(2): 102-107.
Rozin, P., A. Fallon, et al. (1984). "Family Resemblance in Attitudes to Foods." Developmental Psychology 20(2): 309-314.
St. Jeor, S. T., S. Perumean-Chaney, et al. (2002). "Family-based Interventions for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity." Journal of the American Dietetic Association 102(5): 640-644.
Story, M. (1999). "School-based Approaches for Preventing and Treating Obesity." International Journal of Obesity 23(S2): S43-S51.
For Food Decision-making Program information, contact:
Dr. Ardyth Gillespie, Associate Professorfdm@cornell.edu