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Participants needed for family-centered diet study

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing is conducting a two-week diet study designed for adults with prediabetes and their children ages 6–17 to learn how to prepare and enjoy healthy meals together.

Eligibility: Adults 25–59 years old with prediabetes who have a biological child between the ages of 6–17 years and live in Nashville, Tennessee.

Requirements: Food and menus are provided for a family of four at no cost. Height, weight, waist circumference measurements and surveys will be collected during the study. Diet counseling will be offered to help with meal planning and food prep. An optional focus group session is included.

Compensation will be provided for all participants.

If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, call Nadia at 615-421-8563 or email nadia.m.sneed@vumc.org.