Improving diet quality in low-income Latinx children through video and motivational interviewing.
Official title: Strong Families Start at Home/Familias Fuertes Comienzan en Casa: A novel Video and Motivational Interviewing Intervention to improve diet quality of low-income, ethnically diverse children
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11041140 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help low-income kids, especially from Latinx families, eat healthier by using fun videos and friendly conversations to support both the kids and their parents in making better food choices at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | March 8, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $586,027 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD108832-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11041140 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income families with preschool-aged children from Latinx backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to low-income Latinx families or who do not have preschool-aged children may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the dietary habits of low-income, ethnically diverse children, particularly those from Latinx families, by using a combination of video resources and motivational interviewing techniques. The intervention focuses on multiple levels, including the child's eating behaviors, parental feeding practices, and the home environment's food availability. By addressing cultural and contextual factors, the study seeks to create a supportive framework that encourages healthier eating habits. The approach is designed to be convenient for busy families, making it easier for them to adopt and maintain better dietary practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diet quality and reduced obesity rates among children in low-income Latinx families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous interventions targeting dietary improvements in children have shown promise, but this approach is novel in its comprehensive, culturally tailored methodology.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tovar, Alison — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Tovar, Alison
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.