How water insecurity affects diet and body health across different ages
Official title: Differential impacts of water insecurity on diet and body composition throughout the life course
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10994586 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how not having enough safe water affects what people eat and their body health at different ages, helping us understand how water issues can lead to weight gain and obesity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship 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 start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $41,001 |
| NIH project number | 5F31HD113400-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10994586 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals of all ages who experience challenges related to water access and its impact on their nutrition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have consistent access to safe and sufficient water may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of water insecurity on diet quality and body composition throughout different life stages. It aims to understand how limited access to safe water affects food preparation, breastfeeding practices, and dietary choices, potentially leading to weight gain and obesity. By using a mixed-methods approach, the study will gather both qualitative and quantitative data to explore the relationship between water access and nutrition. The findings could provide insights into how water insecurity influences health outcomes across various age groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary recommendations and interventions for individuals affected by water insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: While the role of water quality in nutrition has been studied, this research takes a novel approach by focusing on the broader implications of water insecurity on diet and health.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Joshua D — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Miller, Joshua D
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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.