Promoting healthy weight in youth and families
Official title: University of Minnesota Prevention Research Center
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10874139 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids and families, especially those from lower-income backgrounds, eat healthier and be more active, so they can maintain a healthy weight and feel better overall.
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 | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $999,362 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006787-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874139 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include children and families from lower-income households, particularly those identifying as BIPOC.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not face challenges related to weight management or who are not from the targeted communities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The University of Minnesota Prevention Research Center aims to create and share knowledge that helps improve nutrition and physical activity among children and families, particularly those from lower-income and historically underserved communities. The center will collaborate with community leaders and health organizations to implement effective strategies for promoting healthy weight. This initiative focuses on the NET-Works intervention, which is designed to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. By leveraging existing partnerships and best practices, the center seeks to address health inequities and improve overall wellness in targeted populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and healthier lifestyles for children and families facing weight-related challenges.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions aimed at promoting healthy weight among underserved populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Laska, Melissa N. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Laska, Melissa N.
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.