Family-focused mobile and in-person program to prevent obesity in young Latino children
A Hybrid Mobile Phone Family Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity
A short program combining family meetings and phone support to help Latino caregivers encourage healthier eating, less screen time, and more activity for 2–5-year-old children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11007258 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You and other caregivers would join a community program that mixes a few in-person family sessions with mobile phone messages and activities. The program invites multiple family members (not just mothers) and uses Latino family values to support healthy habits. Content focuses on age-appropriate feeding, reducing sugary drinks and screen time, and increasing physical play for 2–5-year-olds. The approach is shorter than typical programs and designed to fit busy family schedules.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Latino caregivers and their children aged about 2 to 5 years who can attend local sessions and use a mobile phone for program activities.
Not a fit: Children outside the 2–5 age range, families unable to participate in in-person sessions or mobile activities, or those with needs beyond lifestyle support may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help young children develop healthier habits that lower their risk of obesity and future health problems.
How similar studies have performed: Previous family-based interventions have improved early childhood weight-related behaviors, but combining brief in-person sessions with mobile support for multiple caregivers is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guerrero, Alma D — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Guerrero, Alma D
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.