Fit Moms
Fit Moms is a randomized controlled trial which examines the effects of an online lifestyle intervention to reduce high postpartum weight retention in low-income mothers participating in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Participants are randomized into standard care or an online postpartum weight loss program. The online intervention targets healthy eating, activity and weight control behaviors. Intervention participants' WIC counselors also reinforce adherence to the online program at regularly scheduled WIC visits. Participants in standard care are provided with monthly educational newsletters. The program is a collaboration between Cal Poly, California State WIC, San Luis Obispo County WIC and the University of North Carolina. This R01 is funded by the the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
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Family Health Research at Cal Poly is a cross-disciplinary network of faculty researchers, students, and staff studying methods to improve family health and reduce long-term chronic disease. Click here to learn more about their work on Fit Moms and other studies.
Contact Info
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Suzanne Phelan, PhD | Faculty Advisor | sphelan@calpoly.edu | 805.756.2087 |
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Michaela Clauss | Project Coordinator | mclauss@calpoly.edu | 805.756.5365 |
