Improving nutrition in rural schools to combat childhood obesity
Evaluation of a Comprehensive School Nutrition Enrichment Intervention (CSNEI) in Rural School Districts
This study is looking at a new nutrition program in schools to see if it can help reduce obesity among kids in rural Arkansas, and it involves about 11,500 students to find out what works best for keeping them healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894015 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research evaluates a Comprehensive School Nutrition Enrichment Intervention (CSNEI) aimed at reducing obesity rates among K-12 students in rural Arkansas. The study will compare schools that implement the CSNEI with similar schools that do not, assessing the impact on student obesity rates over time. Approximately 11,500 students will participate, with data collected through pre-tests and repeated post-tests to measure outcomes. The goal is to identify effective strategies for improving nutrition and health in rural school settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years attending schools in rural Arkansas.
Not a fit: Children who do not attend participating schools or those living outside the rural districts of Arkansas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in childhood obesity rates in rural areas, improving overall health outcomes for children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting school nutrition have shown promise in reducing obesity rates, suggesting that this approach could be effective as well.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Long, Christopher — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Long, Christopher
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.