Improving tools to measure diet-related diseases and reduce health disparities.
Innovation in Measurement for Diet-Related Disease Research: Optimizing Utility and Reach to Reduce Health Disparities
This study is looking at how diet affects health issues like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes in Latino communities in the U.S., and it aims to create tools that help understand eating habits and food access so we can better support healthier choices and reduce health gaps.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074096 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing diet-related diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, particularly among Latino populations in the U.S. It aims to develop and validate culturally-appropriate measurement tools that can accurately assess dietary habits and food environments. By creating effective assessment instruments, the research seeks to identify risk factors for chronic diseases and evaluate the impact of interventions. The ultimate goal is to reduce health disparities by ensuring that interventions are based on reliable data.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Latino individuals and families who are at risk for diet-related diseases and are 21 years or older.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latino or who are not at risk for diet-related diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes for patients by providing tailored interventions that address specific dietary risks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing culturally-specific health interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fulkerson, Jayne Allyn — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Fulkerson, Jayne Allyn
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.