1. Introduction
obesity, cancer
OBESITY, CANCER
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising behavioral intervention for improving parent and adult caregiver (PAC) health behavior for obesity and cancer prevention. This study explored the preliminary effects of MI from a registered dietitian (RDMI) within an obesity prevention intervention to promote PAC behavior change and positive proxy effects on children and the home environment. N = 36 PAC/child dyads from low-resource communities were enrolled in a randomized trial testing a 10-week obesity prevention intervention. Intervention dyads were offered RDMI sessions. Data were collected at baseline and post-intervention (PAC diet quality (Healthy Eating Index (HEI)), child skin carotenoids, home environment, and PAC ambivalence regarding improving diet). Results show that for every RDMI dose, PAC HEI scores increased (0.571 points, The presence of obesity has been identified as a key factor in the development of multiple preventable cancer types [Given the novelty of PAC-focused MI, rigorous methods are warranted (e.g., use of trained interventionists, fidelity monitoring, integration with behavior- or outcome-specific treatment modalities) [