Pilot Feasibility Study of a Dyadic Culinary Nutrition Intervention

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Hispanic/Latino men. Following treatment, both survivors and their family caregivers often experience long-term side effects that can be managed through diet. However, few survivors or caregivers meet current nutritional guidelines, and most interventions focus solely on the patient. Because co-residing couples share meals and routines, targeting the survivor-caregiver dyad together may be more effective for dietary modification. This pilot study evaluates "Cooking Healthy - Engaging Families" (CHEF), a remote, dyadic culinary nutrition program designed to improve dietary intake for Hispanic prostate cancer survivors and caregivers. This pilot study utilizes a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the CHEF intervention.The study aims to recruit 20 dyads (n=40 total participants) meeting the following criteria: Survivors: Hispanic men post-treatment for prostate cancer (≥ 6 weeks from completion of primary curative treatment). Caregivers: Informal, co-residing caregivers of the enrolled survivors. Participants will be randomized to evaluate the program's delivery, engagement, and acceptability in a remote format. Additionally, the study will explore secondary outcomes, including changes in dietary intake and serum carotenoid levels.