How Latina women's health before pregnancy affects their children's weight
Preconceptional health of Latinas and its association with child adiposity
This study is looking at how the health and eating habits of Latina women before they get pregnant can affect their children's weight, and it’s aimed at helping families in Hispanic communities understand how to promote healthier lifestyles for their kids.
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-10441212 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the health and lifestyle of Latina women before they become pregnant and how these factors influence the weight of their children. It focuses on understanding the relationship between maternal diet, health markers, and childhood obesity, particularly in Hispanic communities. By analyzing data from a large cohort of Hispanic adults, the study aims to identify key behaviors and stressors that may impact child feeding practices and weight outcomes. The research will involve recruiting mother-child pairs to gather detailed information on their health and dietary habits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are Latina women aged 18-44 who are planning to become pregnant and their children aged 0-11 years.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Hispanic descent or those who are not planning to conceive may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions for Latina women, ultimately reducing childhood obesity rates in their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that maternal health and lifestyle significantly impact child obesity, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sotres-Alvarez, Daniela T — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Sotres-Alvarez, Daniela T
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.