Helping low-income African American women adopt a heart-healthy diet.
Official title: DASH-ing to Heart Health: Supporting Low-Income African American Women with an Interactive "Meals that Heal" Resource Book
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-11002684 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping low-income African American women learn about and use the DASH diet, which can lower high blood pressure and heart disease risk, by creating a fun and helpful recipe book with tasty, affordable meals that fit their culture.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $239,984 |
| NIH project number | 5G08LM014412-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11002684 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income African American women who are at risk for hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as African American or who are not low-income may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to support low-income African American women in adopting the DASH diet, which is known to reduce hypertension and cardiovascular disease risk. The project will create an interactive resource book filled with culturally relevant and affordable DASH recipes, making it easier for these women to make heart-healthy food choices. The research will evaluate existing DASH recipes for cultural relevance and economic feasibility, explore factors influencing adherence to the diet, and assess the effectiveness of the resource book in increasing knowledge and usage of DASH recipes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower low-income African American women to improve their heart health through better dietary choices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using culturally tailored dietary interventions to improve health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: White, Brandi Michelle — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: White, Brandi Michelle
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.