Helping child care providers manage obesity to improve children's health
My weight-their weight: eHealth intervention for managing obesity in child care settings
This study is looking at how helping child care providers adopt healthier habits can lead to better eating and exercise choices for the kids they care for, making it easier for everyone to stay healthy together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012801 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health behaviors of child care providers to combat childhood obesity. By integrating a weight management intervention into an existing program, the study aims to empower providers to model healthier lifestyle choices for the children in their care. The approach involves a clustered randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of these interventions on both providers and the children they serve. The goal is to create a supportive environment that fosters better dietary and physical activity habits from an early age.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include child care providers and children aged 0-11 years who are enrolled in participating child care centers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in child care settings or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier weight management practices in child care settings, benefiting children's long-term health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar interventions aimed at improving health behaviors in child care settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Willis, Erik a — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Willis, Erik a
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.