This study aims to see how well a family-based digital program called Healthy Juntos (Together) helps Hispanic teens adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors. The program, available on the web and mobile phones, encourages better eating habits, more physical activity, and a healthier body composition.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Child is 11-15 years old
  • Both parent and child identify as Hispanic
  • Both parent and child own a smartphone with internet access

• Participation in this study lasts 12 months. It includes 4 in-person visits (at the beginning of the study, after 3 months, after 6 months, and after 12 months), where you will need to complete the following:

  • Surveys
  • Body measurements (height, weight, body composition, and waist circumference)
  • Wear a physical activity monitor for 7 days
  • Respond to a diet evaluation

• Then, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, like flipping a coin.

  • If assigned to the intervention, you will use the online program for 6 months (use time of 45 minutes per week on average), attend 11 coaching sessions via Zoom, wear a Fitbit device, and keep it after the study is finalized.
  • If assigned to the digital health tools group, you will receive a guide to digital health resources available in English and Spanish for your family to use.

Families may receive up to $410 in total compensation. (Parents $285/Adolescents $125)

Families assigned to the Healthy Juntos app (about half of participants, assigned randomly) will use and keep two Fitbit Inspire devices (valued at $80 each).

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.