Improving physical activity and nutrition education for preschoolers through garden programs
Official title: Testing implementation strategies for evidence-based physical activity and nutrition education for preschoolers in SAGE
Funded at Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11028906 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help preschoolers eat better and be more active by using garden programs in their schools, and it will compare different ways to teach these programs to see which works best for kids and their families, especially in low-income neighborhoods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project start | January 15, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $673,735 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD116828-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11028906 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are preschool-aged children (0-5 years) attending early care and education programs in low-income communities.
✕Less likely to help
Children outside of preschool age or those not enrolled in early care and education programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing physical activity and nutrition education for preschoolers by implementing garden-based programs in early care and education settings. It aims to compare different strategies for delivering these programs, including online support and in-person training, to determine which methods are most effective. The project will assess how these strategies impact the implementation, sustainability, costs, and health outcomes for children. By engaging families and communities, the program seeks to foster a healthier lifestyle among young children in low-income areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for preschoolers by increasing their physical activity and nutrition knowledge.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar garden-based education programs in improving children's dietary habits and physical activity levels.
Where this research is happening
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Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Tempe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Rebecca Elizabeth — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Lee, Rebecca Elizabeth
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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.