Exploring ways to reduce childhood obesity through community programs.
Understanding Community Obesity Initiatives and Informing Tailored Community Interventions to Reduce Childhood Obesity
This study is looking at how community programs can help kids, especially African American and Hispanic children, eat healthier and be more active to fight childhood obesity, and it will share what works best to help families and schools make positive changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10630161 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how community initiatives can effectively reduce childhood obesity, particularly among African American and Hispanic children. By analyzing existing data from over 5,000 children and 9,500 community programs, the study aims to identify successful attributes of these programs that improve children's diets and increase physical activity. The findings will help inform public health policies and practices tailored to different communities, schools, and families based on race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those from African American and Hispanic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Children outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not affected by obesity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective community interventions that significantly reduce childhood obesity rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can be effective in addressing childhood obesity, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pate, Russell R — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Pate, Russell R
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.