Evaluating the impact of a nutrition program on obesity and heart health
Effectiveness of Recipe4Health on Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health: A natural experiment
This study is looking at how a cooking program called Recipe4Health can help people on Medi-Cal in California who are dealing with obesity and heart health issues, by comparing those who join the program to others in the same community who don’t, all while focusing on making healthy food more accessible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11030829 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a nutrition intervention called Recipe4Health can improve obesity and cardiometabolic health among Medi-Cal beneficiaries in California. By leveraging a recent policy change, the study will compare participants receiving this program to a control group from the same diverse community. The approach focuses on addressing food insecurity and its relationship with chronic diseases through a 'Food as Medicine' model. Data collection will begin promptly to ensure timely follow-up before the policy expires.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Medi-Cal beneficiaries in California who are experiencing obesity or related cardiometabolic issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in Medi-Cal or those without obesity or cardiometabolic health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals struggling with obesity and related chronic conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results with similar 'Food as Medicine' interventions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosas, Lisa Goldman — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Rosas, Lisa Goldman
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.