Helping adults follow cancer-prevention eating guidelines
Efficacy of a multi-level intervention designed to promote adherence to WCRF/AICR dietary guidelines for cancer prevention
This project compares a grocery-focused program with standard nutrition education to help adults stick to cancer-preventing dietary guidelines.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11332410 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be one of about 236 adults randomly assigned to either a standard nutrition education group or the Eatwell program, which focuses on changing grocery shopping and home food availability. Both groups take part in the same number of remote group sessions over 18 months, and the curriculum considers social and economic factors that affect eating. The Eatwell approach was pilot tested and refined before this larger trial, and staff will coach practical shopping and food-organization skills to make healthier choices easier at home. The goal is long-term changes in what you buy and eat to match the WCRF/AICR recommendations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults aged 21 and older who want to improve their eating habits to reduce cancer risk and can join remote group sessions and grocery-focused coaching are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People under 21, those unable to take part in remote group sessions, or those with medical diets or conditions not addressed by the program may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help participants improve their diet and body weight, which may lower long-term cancer risk.
How similar studies have performed: Pilot testing showed the approach was feasible and acceptable with promising effect-size signals, but larger trials are needed to confirm benefits.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Drexel University — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Butryn, Meghan — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Butryn, Meghan
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.