Improving healthy eating habits in rural children through family childcare homes
Effectiveness of a Multilevel Rural Community Engagement Model for Improving Childrens Dietary Intake in Family Child Care Homes
This study is all about helping kids aged 0-5 in rural family childcare homes eat healthier by training caregivers to encourage good eating habits and teach children how to listen to their bodies when they're hungry or full.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Lincoln NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193934 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the dietary intake of children aged 0-5 years in rural family childcare homes. It aims to implement a community engagement model that empowers childcare providers to promote healthy eating habits among children. By using evidence-based practices, the project will train caregivers to model healthy food choices and help children recognize their hunger and fullness cues. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated through a cluster-randomized trial, ensuring that the methods are tailored to the unique needs of rural communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-5 years who are enrolled in family childcare homes in rural areas.
Not a fit: Children who are not enrolled in family childcare homes or those living in urban settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary habits and reduced obesity rates among rural children.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies have shown the feasibility and acceptability of similar community engagement models, indicating potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Lincoln, United States
- University of Nebraska Lincoln — Lincoln, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dev, Dipti Ashok — University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Study coordinator: Dev, Dipti Ashok
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.