Investigating how food insecurity affects weight gain in adolescents from low to moderate income households
Official title: The Role of Food Insecurity and Sensitization in Excess Weight Gain in Adolescents from Low to Moderate Income Households
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-11000281 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how not having enough food can lead to weight gain in teenagers from families with limited money, and it wants to find out what habits might cause them to eat more unhealthy foods so that we can create better ways to help prevent obesity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2021 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $582,563 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK131687-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000281 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents from low to moderate income households who are experiencing food insecurity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescents or those from higher income households may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores the complex relationship between food insecurity and weight gain in adolescents, particularly those from low to moderate income households. It aims to identify behavioral factors that contribute to excess energy intake and obesity in these populations. By examining the concept of food sensitization, which refers to the increased desire for high-calorie foods after repeated exposure, the study seeks to develop targeted interventions for obesity prevention. Participants may be involved in assessments that track their eating behaviors and weight changes over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for preventing obesity in adolescents facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impact of food sensitization on weight gain, indicating that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Temple, Jennifer L — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Temple, Jennifer L
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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.