Improving nutrition and physical activity for young children
Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity
This study is all about helping kids aged 0-5 eat better and be more active in their early learning environments, working with local partners to find fun and effective ways to keep them healthy and happy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874209 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing nutrition and physical activity among children aged 0-5 years in early childhood education settings. By collaborating with community partners, the project aims to develop and implement effective strategies that promote healthy eating and active lifestyles. The research will evaluate these strategies to ensure they are cost-effective and equitable, addressing significant gaps in current health practices. The ultimate goal is to prevent excess weight gain and chronic diseases while advancing health equity for young children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young children aged 0-5 years who are enrolled in early childhood education programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 5 years or not enrolled in early childhood education settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier eating and physical activity habits in young children, reducing the risk of obesity and chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing similar community-based interventions to improve nutrition and physical activity among children.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard School of Public Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gortmaker, Steven L — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Gortmaker, Steven 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.