Improving nutrition for children facing food insecurity in Georgia
Official title: DP24-004, PRC, Core: Emory Prevention Research Center
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10874919 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve the quality of food provided in schools to help kids in Georgia who don’t always have enough to eat, and it aims to create lasting solutions that can be used in other places too.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006809-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874919 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children from Black, Hispanic, lower-income, and rural families who are experiencing food insecurity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not facing food insecurity or who do not reside in the targeted geographic areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing childhood food insecurity, a significant social determinant of health affecting vulnerable populations in Georgia. The Emory Prevention Research Center will develop and test a comprehensive strategy to enhance the nutritional quality of food provided through school-based programs. By collaborating with community partners and utilizing a participatory approach, the project aims to create sustainable solutions that can be scaled across the state and nationally. The initiative also seeks to build research capacity in rural communities to better address health disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the nutritional health of children in food-insecure households, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-driven approaches to addressing food insecurity, indicating that this strategy has the potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kegler, Michelle C — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Kegler, Michelle C
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.