Improving dietary habits in high-risk adolescents by reducing added sugar intake
Targeting added sugar to improve dietary intake in high-risk adolescents
This study is looking to help teenagers who eat a lot of sugary foods by tracking their eating habits in real-time and figuring out what influences their choices, so we can create personalized plans to encourage healthier eating.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904877 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and improving dietary intake among high-risk adolescents, particularly those consuming high levels of added sugars. By using innovative methods like ecological momentary assessment (EMA), the study aims to gather real-time data on dietary behaviors and the factors influencing sugar consumption. This information will help develop tailored behavioral interventions to promote healthier eating habits. Additionally, the research will utilize a stable isotope biomarker to enhance the accuracy of dietary assessments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are high-risk adolescents, particularly those from racial/ethnic minority backgrounds and low-income communities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not consume high levels of added sugars may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for reducing added sugar intake and improving overall dietary health in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using behavioral interventions to improve dietary habits, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tripicchio, Gina L. — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Tripicchio, Gina L.
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.