A Mobile Phone Based Pilot Intervention to Prevent Obesity in Latino Preschool Children

Inclusion Criteria: * adult male or female caregiver * self-identifies as an individual of Latino descent * has a child or grandchild 2-5 years of age (relationship does not have to be biological but caregiver is a legal guardian) * lives with or cares for child/grandchild at least 20 hours/week * is fluent in English or Spanish * has the ability to participate in the mHealth intervention (ability determined by using a Subject Comprehension and Participation Assessment Tool) * agrees to complete baseline, 1-, and 6-month post-baseline surveys and have adult and child height and weight measured. Exclusion Criteria: * child has a failure to thrive diagnosis * medical complications associated with their weight status such as Prader-Willi Syndrome