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TEAM UP Research Study

October 8, 2021 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Is your family ready to get healthier? The holidays are right around the corner, but don’t let that stop you from making better choices and living a healthier lifestyle!

The TEAM UP research study is designed to help children and families lose weight and become healthier through healthy eating and physical activity. Families who participate in the TEAM UP study will meet for visits with their pediatrician and/or a health coach at one of our participating locations or virtually by telehealth.

Eligible families will be placed in one of two programs for 12 months:

  • eSOC: Enhanced Standard of Care
    All families will receive eSOC, which means they will take part in regular medical visits at their healthcare provider’s office or by telehealth. They will talk about healthy foods and physical activity and will work together to set goals for healthy living.
  • FBT: Family-Based Behavioral Treatment
    Some families will also receive FBT along with eSOC. As part of FBT, they will meet regularly with a health coach at their healthcare provider’s office or by telehealth. The health coach will work directly with the family to support and teach skills that help families live healthy lives.

To qualify for this research study, child participants should:

Be a current patient at one of the following locations:

    • Red Stick Pediatrics
    • The Baton Rouge Clinic – AMC (Pediatrics)
    • The Baton Rouge Clinic Pediatrics at Industriplex
    • Ochsner Health Center – Lapalco (Westside Pediatrics or Family Medicine)
    • Kenner Community Health Center
    • St. Bernard Community Health Center
    • Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health:
      Pediatrics at Denham Springs
      Pediatrics at Goodwood
      Pediatric Academic Clinic
      Pediatrics at O’Donovan
      Pediatrics at Prairieville
      Pediatrics at South Burnside (Gonzales)
      Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Livingston
      Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group North Point (Greenwell Springs)
      Our Lady of the Lake North Pediatric Clinic
      Our Lady of the Angels (Bogalusa)

Be 6 – 15 years old

Willing to make healthier choices to reduce weight

Compensation of up to $200 is offered to the family for the completion of this study.

If you are interested in volunteering for this research study, click here to screen online, or call 225-763-3194 or email teamup@pbrc.edu.

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company that sponsored it compensated Baton Rouge Family Fun via payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: childrens health, Healthy BR, Pennington, Pennington Biomedical, TEAM UP Research Study

STRONG Research Study – Pennington Biomedical

September 27, 2021 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Ever wonder what your body is using for energy? Is it carbs or is it fats? Researchers at Pennington Biomedical are trying to learn more about energy balance in girls. This research will help us develop new nutrition programs to support girls when they are exercising. If your child is between the ages of 13 to 17, she may qualify to join this important research study!

The STRONG research study aims to understand how girls use different fuels in their body (carbs and fat) to provide energy for different levels of activity. This research is important for understanding how to best refuel the body when it uses up energy.

STRONG participants and parents will attend an initial screening visit at Pennington Biomedical to learn about the study, take part in physical tests, and receive a wearable device to track physical activity, which will be used for 7 days at a time and returned at a later visit.

Participants will have two additional visits to Pennington Biomedical at least one week apart and stay overnight for 24 hours in the metabolic chamber each time. The metabolic chamber is a room with a special ventilation system that measures breathing and energy use. This room is like a bedroom with a window, bed, desk, TV, and phone. There is an Xbox to watch movies or play games, in addition to coloring books, puzzles, and other activities. Girls can also bring their own devices (e.g., phone, laptop) to keep busy. On one of the two days, they will exercise.

To qualify, participants in this study should:

  • Be female ages 13 – 17
  • Have a BMI greater than or equal to the 85th percentile and less than the 95th percentile [calculate your child’s BMI percentile here.]
  • Have had their first period.

Participation will last approximately 2 months and compensation of up to $350 is offered for the completion of this study.

Parents, if you are interested in your child participating in the STRONG study and want to see if your child qualifies, you can click here to screen online, call 225-763-2612, or email pebl@pbrc.edu.

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company that sponsored it compensated Baton Rouge Family Fun via payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Health, Women Tagged With: health, healthy baton rouge, Pennington Biomedical, STRONG research study

Healthy Mamas research study – Pennington Biomedical

August 20, 2021 by Guest Contributor

Less than 15 weeks pregnant? Want to learn about healthy habits for you and your growing baby? Join the Healthy Mamas research study! Your child’s long-term health begins in the womb, and what you eat during your pregnancy influences the health of your baby.

Research has shown that excess weight gain during pregnancy can have long-term consequences for both mother and baby. In recent years, almost half of all pregnant women in the United States gained more than the recommended amount of weight over the course of their pregnancies. An estimated 1.1 million women in the U.S. each year enter pregnancy with obesity, and women with obesity before pregnancy have the highest likelihood of gaining excess weight during pregnancy.

Healthy Mamas Pennington Biomedical

The good news is that for women with excess body fat, staying close to the same weight throughout pregnancy and losing some body fat throughout pregnancy may help prevent health problems during pregnancy and delivery and improve long-term health for both mother and baby! Prior research from Pennington Biomedical Research Center found that women with obesity who maintained weight or lost a modest amount of weight during pregnancy did not lose precious water, placenta, or baby weight – they just lost unhealthy body fat!

Healthy Mamas Research Study

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical have developed the Healthy Mamas study to further research weight maintenance and determine the health effects of a lifestyle program that supports weight maintenance during pregnancy in women with obesity. Participation in the study lasts about 8 months, and study participants will complete 4 clinic visits and 3 or 4 short ultrasound visits in the Pennington Biomedical outpatient clinic throughout pregnancy until 2 weeks postpartum.

Every mom who participates in the Healthy Mamas study will receive at no cost:

  • Education on healthy behaviors during pregnancy
  • Follow-up during pregnancy to assess changes in weight, eating, activity, and health
  • Follow-up at 2 weeks postpartum to assess mother and baby’s health
  • Compensation of up to $400 for time and participation.

To qualify for this study, participants should:

  • Be a woman less than 15 weeks pregnant
  • Be 18-45 years old ·
  • Have a Body Mass Index between 35.0 and 55.0 [calculate your BMI here]
  • Be expecting one baby in the current pregnancy
  • Be willing to eat study foods
  • Be willing to enroll their infant for study procedures after birth

If you are interested in volunteering for the Healthy Mamas study, visit the website to screen online or to learn more! https://bit.ly/HealthyMamasStudy

You can also learn more by calling 225-326-0546 or emailing moms@pbrc.edu.

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company that sponsored it compensated Baton Rouge Family Fun via payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.

Filed Under: Community Outreach, Education, Moms Tagged With: Baton Rouge Moms, Healthy Mamas, Pennington Biomedical

TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical – Veggie Spring Rolls Recipe

April 28, 2017 by Guest Contributor

As moms, the health and wellbeing of our children is at the forefront of our minds. Balancing busy schedules with school, sports and social lives can make it hard for our kids to consistently eat healthy, exercise, perform well in school and manage the stresses of life in a healthy way.

Summer is fast approaching which means more time for fun activities. I’m also thinking about how to keep my boys healthy and happy during the hot summer months, which leads me to share about a great opportunity for our kids to become “TIGER Kids.”

TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical

Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center are conducting a study to learn more about what motivates kids to make healthy choices. The study is called TIGER Kids and it’s a great opportunity right here in our community to contribute to knowledge that could help kids across the country. How cool is that?

Researchers are measuring things that influence how our kids perform in school, how to help them become more active and how to eat healthier. The study is also looking at body image, stress levels, family behaviors (like kids’ relationships with siblings) and other motivating factors that contribute to the choices kids make.

Beyond contributing to research that could help our kids get and stay healthy, what’s in this study for us? Kids will be compensated for participation in TIGER Kids (can earn up to $100 for participation) and they have the opportunity to become a kid scientist! They can help researchers work to discover how to help kids move more, sit less and eat healthier. You and your kids can also get great in-depth information about their health, and kids will receive two “wearables” for a week to track their physical activity.

Participating in this study is easy! You and your child will visit Pennington Biomedical a total of 3 times over a 2 year period. Interested in your child becoming a TIGER Kid? I’ve included the full study details below. To screen for the study, visit http://www.pbrc.edu/TIGERKids or call 225-763-3000.

TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical

Study Purpose

The TIGER Kids research study will evaluate ways to: increase kids’ physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior (help kids move more and sit less), encourage healthy eating, and assess other factors that may influence school performance, body image, stress and mood. 

About the Study

TIGER Kids participants will attend an orientation session at Pennington Biomedical to learn about the study and receive activity tracking tools. Participants will then visit Pennington Biomedical’s Translational Research Center for Children (TReCC) twice during the study – one visit after the orientation session and one visit two years later.

TIGER Kids participants will also receive valuable health information at no cost. Each participant is eligible to receive a copy of:

  • their lab work; including blood sugar and cholesterol tests;
  • a printout of their DXA scan, which includes total body fat, total muscle mass, total lean mass and bone density readings; and
  • a copy of body measurement data including height, weight, waist circumference, body mass index, blood pressure and heart rate.

TIGER Kids participants will attend a total of 3 study visits over the course of approximately 2 years with the following procedures:

  • Body measurements (height, weight, and waist size)
  • Blood pressure
  • Surveys
  • Dietary Questions
  • Wear an activity monitor, GPS tracker, and respond to messages on a mobile app for 7-days

Study Qualifications

To qualify, participants in this study should be:

  • Be between 10 and 16 years old
  • Not be on a restrictive diet

Compensation

Total compensation for the completion of this study is $100.

Study Contact

Parents, are you ready to see if your child qualifies for the TIGER Kids study? Visit http://www.pbrc.edu/TIGERKids to screen online or call 225-763-3000.

Looking for a healthy family fun recipe to cook this summer? Check out these rainbow fruit and veggie spring rolls:

Veggie Spring Rolls

Spring Rolls

Makes about 24 rolls, 1 roll with dipping sauce is 110 kcals, 2g protein, 17g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 4g fat, 1g saturated fat, 2g monounsaturated fat, 1g polyunsaturated fat

  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cucumber, peeled
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and seeded
  • 2 mangoes, peeled and seeded
  • 1 package of vermicelli noodles, cooked according to package
  • 24 brown rice spring roll wraps
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 1 cup mint leaves

Veggie Spring Roll Dipping sauce

  • 1/3 cup peanut butter or cashew butter
  • 2 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1 ½ Tbsp Reduced Sodium soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp chili sauce (check ingredients for peanut allergens if necessary)
  • 2-4 Tbsp warm water for desired consistency

Fruit Spring Rolls

Makes about 10 rolls
1 roll with vanilla yogurt is 65 kcals, 1g protein, 15g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 0g fat

  • 1 mango
  • 5 strawberries
  • 2 kiwis
  • 6 pineapple chunks
  • 5 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 10 Brown rice spring roll wraps
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • ½ cup Vanilla yogurt for dipping

Directions

  1. Slice fruit or veggies into skinny strips and tear herbs into smaller pieces. Set aside.
  2. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the veggie spring roll dipping sauce by combining all ingredients together. Thin with warm water to achieve desired consistency.
  4. Add the hot water to a large bowl and submerge one rice paper to soften for about 5-10 seconds.
  5. Transfer rice paper to a flat, slightly wet surface and add desired fruit, veggies, and herbs. Fold the bottom of the rice paper up over the fillings, then gently roll over once, fold in the sides to seal, and continue rolling until completely sealed.
  6. Repeat process until all toppings are used. 
  7. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to a couple days, though best when fresh.

Want more healthy recipes? Check out the Pennington Biomedical metabolic kitchen website! www.pbrc.edu/kitchen

 

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Filed Under: Ask the Expert, Local Business Spotlight, Louisiana, Moms, Parenting Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Kids, Baton Rouge Parents, Pennington Biomedical, Tiger Kids, TIGER Kids Study, Veggie Spring Rolls Recipe

TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical

October 28, 2016 by Tiany Davis

Do you encourage your kids to get off their devices and move around more? The Louisiana heat is a challenge, but with cooler weather on the horizon, I like to make sure my boys have a couple hours outside to stretch their legs and get moving. Extracurricular activities help keep our kids active but on days when they are home, how can we make sure they’re still getting the right amount of exercise to keep them healthy?

Based on national physical activity guidelines, children and adolescents should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. However recent estimates indicate that 58% of children ages 6-11 and 92% of adolescents ages 12 to 15 do not meet these guidelines. Children are increasingly becoming less active in our digital world. Now television and other forms of technology often cause children to bypass the playground and shoot for the couch on a regular basis. 
Science has shown that frequent exercise plays a significant role in preventing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. We know physical activity can improve quality of life and that’s something all parents want for their children, which leads us to share about a neat study for kids. They don´t have to be running 10 miles a day to be healthy, all they need to do is to get up from the couch a few hours a day, like help around the house or do some chores to get them moving. You can have them clean some furniture or even install some timber plantation shutters Sydney. It doesn´t have to be an impossible task.

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical are conducting a study that will use technology (like activity trackers) to find out what prevents kids from being active and how to help them become more active. Researchers at Pennington Biomedical are currently looking for Baton Rouge area kids to take part in this study.

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TIGER Kids Study with Pennington Biomedical

Study Purpose

The TIGER Kids research study will assess ways to increase kids’ physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior (help kids move more and sit less) to help improve their overall health. This study will use technology (like activity trackers) to find out what prevents kids from being active and how to help them become more active.

About the Study

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical will use state-of-the-art technology, including activity trackers and global positioning system (GPS) to track physical activity, imaging to measure body fat, and messages sent through a mobile phone app to identify what motivates or prevents kids from being physically active.

TIGER Kids participants will attend an orientation session at Pennington Biomedical to learn about the study, review participation guidelines, and receive activity tracking tools. These tools include activity monitors and a mobile phone app which will be used for 7 days and returned at a later visit. Participants will also have two clinic visits to Pennington Biomedical’s Translational Research Center for Children (TReCC) during the study, one clinic visit after the orientation and one clinic visit two years later.

TIGER Kids participants will attend a total of 3 study visits over the course of approximately 2 years with the following procedures:

  • Body measurements (height, weight, and waist size)
  • Blood pressure
  • Surveys
  • Dietary Questions
  • Wear an activity monitor, GPS tracker, and respond to messages on a mobile app for 7-days

Study Qualifications

To qualify, participants in this study should be:

  • Be between 10 and 16 years old
  • Not be on a restrictive diet
  • Not have significant physical or mental disabilities that impede walking, wearing activity monitors, or responding to questions on a mobile device.

Compensation

Total compensation for the completion of this study is $100.

Study Contact

Parents, are you ready to see if your child qualifies for the TIGER Kids study? Visit http://www.pbrc.edu/TIGERKids to screen online or call 225-763-3000.

Here are 15 great ideas from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for stepping your family fitness into high gear:

  • Take active vacations (hiking, swimming, skiing)
  • At the mall or when running errands, use the stairs rather than the elevator
  • Get pedometers and have a contest to see who takes the most steps in a given week
  • Start a new tradition: take the whole family out for an after-dinner walk around the neighborhood or park
  • Take on active chores as a family (gardening, raking leaves, shoveling snow, or washing the car)
  • Spend an afternoon at the local playground
  • Play a sport together (basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, touch football)
  • Dance to your favorite music
  • Go for a family bike ride
  • Plant a family garden
  • Play miniature golf
  • Go to the zoo
  • Take the dog for a long walk
  • Whenever possible, walk short distances rather than using your car. When you drive, park a little farther away from the store
  • Play games that your kids love (tag, Simon Says, Red Light Green Light, Duck-Duck Goose)

 

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Causes, Louisiana Tagged With: Baton Rouge Kids, Baton Rouge Moms, Baton Rouge Parents, Pennington, Pennington Biomedical

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