Improving weight-related health for adolescents and young adults
Official title: Promoting weight-related health in the next generation of adolescents and young adults:A comprehensive program of research
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11034819 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping teens and young adults improve their health by looking at things like what they eat, how much they move, and how they feel about their bodies, especially with the impact of social media; if you join, you'll get to share your thoughts and experiences to help find better ways to support young people's health.
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 start | April 15, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2032 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,057,905 |
| NIH project number | 1R35HL177136-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11034819 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include adolescents and young adults aged 0-21 who are experiencing issues related to weight, body image, or disordered eating.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are outside the age range of 0-21 or who do not have concerns related to weight or body image may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on promoting weight-related health among adolescents and young adults by addressing various factors such as dietary intake, physical activity, body image, and disordered eating behaviors. It aims to understand the unique challenges faced by today's youth, particularly in the context of social media influences and changing socio-environmental factors. By engaging with communities and utilizing a comprehensive approach, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for improving health outcomes in this population. Participants may be involved in discussions and activities that explore these important health issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better weight management strategies for adolescents and young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research, such as Project EAT, has shown success in addressing weight-related health issues, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne R — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne R
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.