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. 2013 Mar 22;28(3):392–404. doi: 10.1093/her/cyt049

Table I.

Phases of the Healthy Bodies, Healthy Souls program

Phase Weeks Topics Target behavior Behavioral objective
1: Healthy beverages/introduction 5

  1. Introduction

  2. Pedometer

  3. Flavored water

  4. Sugary beverages

  5. Cost-effectiveness

 Diet, physical activity Increase physical activity by increasing walking.
Consume low-sugar beverages and 100% fruit juices over sugary beverages.
2: Healthy desserts 4

  1. Dessert control

  2. Alternative sweeteners

  3. Nutrition label

  4. Discretionary calories

 Diet Consume low-fat, low-sugar dessert alternatives; understand and use labels to choose healthier dessert alternatives.
3: Healthy cooking 5

  1. Vegetables

  2. Whole grains

  3. Fats

  4. Herbs and spices

  5. Cooking methods

 Diet Choose low-fat, high-fiber, low-sodium ingredients when cooking; use healthier cooking methods to reduce consumption of fat, sodium, and calories.
4: Healthy snacks/eating out 5

  1. Snack alternatives

  2. Snack habits

  3. Healthy restaurant/carryout

  4. Healthy fast food

  5. Pack your own lunch

 Diet Choose low-fat, low-sugar, low-calorie snacks; understand and use portion control.
Choose healthier menu alternatives when eating out; increase packing of low-sugar, low-fat, low-calorie lunches.
5: Physical activity/general 3

  1. Warm-up

  2. Aerobics

  3. Strength training

 Physical activity Increase physical activity through cardiovascular and strength training exercises.