Helping parents promote healthy eating in children at risk for obesity
Positive food parenting intervention to promote healthy growth in children at risk for obesity
This study is all about helping parents of young kids, ages 0-11, learn fun and supportive ways to encourage healthy eating habits to prevent obesity, so they can help their children grow up strong and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10988787 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a positive food parenting intervention aimed at helping parents encourage healthy eating habits in children aged 0-11 who are at risk for obesity. The approach involves teaching parents structure-based and autonomy-supporting feeding practices that respond to their child's needs. By experimentally manipulating different feeding conditions, the research assesses how these practices influence children's eating behaviors and weight outcomes. The goal is to provide parents with effective tools to foster healthy growth and improve diet quality in their children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are at risk for obesity due to various factors.
Not a fit: Children who are already maintaining a healthy weight and do not face any risk factors for obesity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower parents with strategies to promote healthier eating habits in their children, potentially reducing the risk of obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using positive food parenting practices to improve child eating behaviors, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Balantekin, Katherine Naime — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Balantekin, Katherine Naime
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.