Table II.

Intervention components and standards for delivery

Component	Description	Objective	Frequency conducted
Bulletins	Pamphlet or sheet covering various nutrition and physical activity topics according to the phase; incorporates church message and testimonials as well	Provide health information	Weekly
Handouts and fliers	Sheet that accompanies the weekly bulletin; expands on the topics covered in the bulletin including practical application of nutrition/physical activity information presented	Provide health information	Weekly
Posters and educational displays	Summarizes phase information and display health catchphrases; serve as reminders for participants to practice the information presented throughout the program	Increase program exposure, provide health-promotion information	Weekly
Taste tests	Healthier food dishes based on program recipes; provides participants the opportunity to sample recipes	Promote healthier recipes/cooking methods of existing popular dishes	Only when recipe cards were present as part of the weekly topic
Giveaways	Free materials handed out to draw in additional participants or reinforce continuing interest in the program	Promote program, increase program exposure	Random
Pedometer challenge	Churchgoers received a pedometer and were asked to report their steps every week. Prizes were awarded to individuals who demonstrated the best performance or consistency of walking steps at the end	Promote physical activity	Weekly