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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 Jun 15.
Published in final edited form as: Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2011 Jan 10;50(5):408–416. doi: 10.1177/0009922810393497

Table 1.

Outline of T.E.E.N.S. Nutrition Education Topics

Session/Week Number Topic
Orientation- Week 1 Overview of behavioral approach to dietary change
1- Week 2 Food Guide Pyramid; Reading Labels
2- Week 4 Hunger Cues; Smart Snacking
3- Week 6 Food Portions I
4- Week 8 Food Portions II
5- Week 10 Energy Balance
6- Week 12 Fruits and Vegetables-5-9 per day
7- Week 14 Eating on the Run/Dining Out
8- Week 16 Shopping Solutions for Healthy Eating
9- Week 18 Take Control of your Environment
10- Week 20 Dealing with Cravings
11- Week 22 Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
12- Week 24 Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants

Note: Participants met with the Registered Dietitian every other week for 6 months. Participants met with the behavioral support specialist on alternating weeks.