Improving diet in young adults to reduce heart disease risk
Developing and Evaluating Health and Environmental Messages to Improve Diet in Emerging Adults
This study is all about helping young adults aged 18-25 eat better to lower their chances of heart disease while also being kind to the planet, and it will test out some friendly tips and ideas to see what works best for making healthier food choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11078265 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the dietary habits of emerging adults aged 18-25 to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). It aims to identify specific dietary changes that can lower CVD risk while also considering environmental sustainability. The approach involves analyzing dietary data to find healthier food substitutions and developing targeted health messages that resonate with young adults. The effectiveness of these messages will be tested through focus groups and a randomized experiment with participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are emerging adults aged 18-25 who are interested in improving their diet and reducing their health risks.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18-25 or those who are not interested in dietary changes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary choices among young adults, significantly reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted communication strategies can effectively influence dietary behaviors in young adults, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grummon, Anna H — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Grummon, Anna H
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.