Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Parent is 18 years or older, and the legal guardian of the adolescent * Adolescent is between the ages of 12 and 16 years * Parents and adolescents have the ability to read, write, and understand English * Adolescents have a cell phone and are willing to use it to receive text messages and answer survey questions * Parents and adolescents live in the Philadelphia region and can attend in-person visits at the research center in North Philadelphia * Parents and adolescents can access video communication platforms (i.e., Zoom) via phone or computer * Parents and adolescents are willing to be randomized to either treatment condition * Adolescents exceed daily recommendations for added sugar intake (as assessed by dietary screener) Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescent has a medical condition that influences weight status or added sugar intake (e.g., Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes) * Adolescent has a psychological or psychiatric condition that prevents study participation without individualized support (e.g., autism spectrum disorder) * Adolescent has been diagnosed with or has received/is receiving treatment for an eating disorder * Adolescent has been diagnosed with or has received/is receiving treatment for depression * Adolescent has dietary restrictions, dietary prescriptions, or dietary goals given by a health care provider that would influence weight or added sugar intake