Improving nutrition education for parents and teachers to support healthy growth in children
ONE PATH: Optimizing Nutrition Education for Parents And Teachers for Healthy Growth
['FUNDING_R01'] · PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE · NIH-11000777
This study is all about helping kids eat healthier by teaching parents and teachers in childcare settings how to support good eating habits, so they can learn to make better food choices on their own.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11000777 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing childhood obesity by enhancing nutrition education for parents and teachers in childcare settings. It aims to implement responsive feeding practices that help children develop self-regulation of their food intake. The study will involve training early childhood education providers and parents through online modules and home visits, respectively, to create a supportive food environment. By testing various components of this intervention in Head Start classrooms, the research seeks to identify the most effective strategies for promoting healthy eating habits among young children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-5 years enrolled in Head Start programs, along with their parents and early childhood education providers.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this research include children outside the targeted age range or those not enrolled in childcare programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved nutrition and healthier growth outcomes for children, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using responsive feeding practices to improve child nutrition, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES
- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE — UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WILLIAMS, JENNIFER SAVAGE — PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE
- Study coordinator: WILLIAMS, JENNIFER SAVAGE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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