Helping families eat healthier food options to combat obesity
Family COMIDA (Consumo de Opciones Más Ideales De Alimentos) (Eating More Ideal Food Options)
The Family COMIDA program is all about helping Hispanic families in the U.S. eat healthier together and lose weight by making it fun and supportive for both parents and kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11029516 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Family COMIDA focuses on reducing obesity rates within the Hispanic community in the U.S. by promoting healthier eating habits among families. The program recognizes the significant role that family dynamics play in shaping dietary behaviors and aims to implement family-centered interventions that encourage healthier food choices. By engaging both parents and children, the research seeks to create a supportive environment for behavior change, addressing barriers such as time constraints and the need for group motivation. Participants will be involved in activities designed to foster healthier eating patterns and achieve weight loss goals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Hispanic families, particularly those with children at risk for obesity or those already experiencing obesity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or who do not have children may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for families to adopt healthier eating habits, ultimately reducing obesity rates and improving overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research targeting obesity in similar populations has shown promising results, indicating that family-centered approaches can be effective in promoting healthier behaviors.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leng, Jennifer Cf — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Leng, Jennifer Cf
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.