Promoting health in young children through mindful eating and movement
Official title: Food-Body-Mind Intervention: Promote whole child health
Funded at Michigan State University · NIH-11135995 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a 16-week program that includes mindfulness activities like yoga and deep breathing can help preschoolers from low-income families feel better emotionally and behave well, while also supporting their caregivers at home to create a happier, healthier environment for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | August 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,457,654 |
| NIH project number | 4UH3AT012521-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11135995 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are preschool-aged children from low-income and economically marginalized backgrounds, along with their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not preschool-aged or do not come from low-income backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in preschoolers, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. It involves a 16-week intervention that combines school-based mindfulness practices, such as yoga and deep breathing, with home-based activities for caregivers to foster a supportive environment. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of both children and their caregivers by enhancing their relationships and promoting healthier lifestyle choices. The study will involve diverse preschoolers from Head Start programs in urban and rural settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental and physical health outcomes for preschoolers and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mindfulness interventions can be effective in improving mental health outcomes in children, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ling, Jiying — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Ling, Jiying
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.