Improving healthy eating habits in African Americans through vegan soul food.
Expanding the reach of the Nutritious Eating with Soul (NEW Soul) program: A Type 2 hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial
This study is looking at how a program that offers live cooking classes and restaurant vouchers for vegan soul food can help African Americans who are overweight or obese eat healthier and possibly lose weight over three months.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046627 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a program designed to promote healthier eating habits among African Americans with overweight or obesity by utilizing vegan soul food options. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive live weekly classes with restaurant vouchers for vegan meals or just the vouchers alone. The program aims to assess changes in body weight and diet quality over a three-month period, leveraging community partnerships with local vegan soul food restaurants. The study will be conducted remotely, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults who are overweight or obese and interested in adopting healthier eating habits.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or who do not have issues with overweight or obesity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary habits and weight management for African Americans, potentially reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that dietary interventions, particularly those focused on culturally relevant foods, can be effective in improving health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Turner-Mcgrievy, Gabrielle Michelle — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Turner-Mcgrievy, Gabrielle Michelle
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.