Improving summer nutrition for children in need
Reducing the summer health gap: Evaluation of a community-based child nutrition assistance program
This study is looking at a summer meal program that helps low-income kids get healthy food when school is out, and it aims to find ways to improve the meals and help kids stay healthy and maintain a healthy weight.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10868606 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research evaluates a community-based nutrition assistance program aimed at providing meals to low-income children during the summer months. The program, known as the Summer Food Service Program, seeks to address food insecurity and its impact on childhood obesity. By assessing the nutritional quality of meals provided and the overall effectiveness of the program, the research aims to identify ways to enhance child diet quality and reduce weight-related disparities. Participants will be involved in data collection and evaluation activities that inform future interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years from low-income households who may benefit from enhanced nutrition assistance.
Not a fit: Children who are not from low-income households or those who do not participate in summer nutrition programs may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved nutrition and health outcomes for children from low-income families during the summer months.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based nutrition programs can effectively improve dietary habits and reduce obesity rates among children, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Jiwoo — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Lee, Jiwoo
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.