A virtual program to help caregivers support healthy growth in infants and toddlers
Mothers and CareGivers Investing in Children: A virtual intervention to support healthy growth in infants and toddlers
This study is testing a friendly online program called MAGIC FEED+ to help parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers learn better feeding practices, so they can encourage healthy eating habits right from the start.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11056898 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a virtual intervention called the MAGIC FEED+ program, aimed at promoting healthy feeding practices among caregivers of infants and toddlers. The program focuses on responsive feeding techniques, including both bottle and breast-feeding, to encourage healthy eating habits from an early age. Caregivers will participate in virtual sessions starting when their child is just three weeks old, with follow-up assessments to monitor growth and body composition over time. The study will involve 266 predominantly low-income and Hispanic families, providing them with resources and support to improve their children's nutrition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income and Hispanic caregivers with infants aged three weeks to six months.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have infants or are not involved in caregiving for children under 11 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved growth and healthier eating habits in infants and toddlers, potentially reducing the risk of childhood obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot work has shown success in implementing similar interventions focused on responsive feeding in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
Austin, United States
- University of Texas at Austin — Austin, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Widen, Elizabeth Marie — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Widen, Elizabeth Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.