Promoting healthy beverage choices in childcare settings
A Multi-Level Intervention to Promote Healthy Beverage Intake through Childcare
This study is trying to help young kids drink less sugary drinks by working with childcare centers and families, especially Latino families, to make it easier for them to choose water instead, aiming to keep kids healthy and prevent obesity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11115559 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among young children by implementing a multi-level intervention in childcare centers. The approach involves engaging childcare providers and parents to create supportive environments that encourage water consumption instead of sugary drinks. By focusing on culturally adapted strategies for Latino families, the study seeks to address the high rates of obesity and poor health outcomes in this population. The intervention will be tested through a cluster-randomized controlled trial, assessing its effectiveness in preventing childhood obesity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-5 years, particularly those attending childcare centers and from low-income Latino families.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the targeted age group or do not consume sugar-sweetened beverages may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier beverage choices among children, reducing obesity rates and improving overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions promoting water consumption in schools have shown promise, indicating that similar approaches in childcare settings may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Anisha Indravadan — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Patel, Anisha Indravadan
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.