Strong Futures 2.0: A clinic-based plan to prevent obesity in low-income Latino kids from infancy
Official title: Futuros Fuertes 2.0: A primary care-based intervention to prevent obesity in low-income Latino children
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11329244 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A clinic-based program helps low-income Latino families prevent obesity in their young children, starting in infancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $758,090 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD109158-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11329244 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are low-income Latino families with infants or toddlers in primary care settings, who can engage with lay health educators and receive caregiver text support.
✕Less likely to help
Families without access to primary care or those unable to participate in a structured family-based program may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses primary care visits to deliver a culturally tailored obesity prevention program for Latino infants and toddlers in the first two years of life. It partners with lay health educators and uses text messages to extend support to families who may not attend every in-person visit. The goal is to influence feeding and activity behaviors early on to lower BMI and reduce obesity-related risks. The approach builds on a prior successful program (Futuros Fuertes 1.0) and adapts it to a broader, low-income population in a real-world primary care setting. Results could guide scalable, family-centered prevention strategies in diverse communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help prevent childhood obesity and improve long-term health for Latino children in low-income families.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work with Futuros Fuertes 1.0 showed positive changes in child health behaviors and BMI trends, guiding enhancements for 2.0.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beck, Amy Laura — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Beck, Amy Laura
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A program to prevent obesity in low-income Latino children
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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.