How food access and environmental factors affect childhood obesity
Geospatial food access as a driver of environmental oxidant stressors and early obesity
This study looks at how having limited access to healthy foods and being around harmful chemicals can affect the risk of obesity in young children, from pregnancy to early childhood, and aims to find ways to improve health for all kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908606 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of food access and environmental stressors on the risk of obesity in young children. It focuses on understanding how limited access to healthy food options and exposure to harmful chemicals can influence the development of obesity from pregnancy through early childhood. By analyzing data from a diverse group of participants, the study aims to uncover the connections between these factors and childhood obesity, ultimately seeking to address disparities in health outcomes. The research will utilize geocoding techniques to map food environments and assess their effects on children's health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals and families with children aged 0-11 years, particularly those from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have children or are not pregnant may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing childhood obesity by addressing food access and environmental factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing environmental and social factors can significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duh-Leong, Carol — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Duh-Leong, Carol
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.