Teaching families to cook healthy meals together
Super Chef: Family Fun in the Kitchen
This study is all about helping families, especially those with limited resources, learn to cook together and make healthier food choices, so kids can grow up with better eating habits that last a lifetime.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10864029 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on promoting healthy dietary habits among children, particularly those from low-income households, by encouraging family cooking activities. It aims to involve parents in teaching their children cooking skills and healthy food practices, which can lead to better dietary choices. The approach includes using enjoyable and relevant methods to engage families, leveraging the prevalence of internet access to facilitate participation. By fostering a positive home food environment, the research seeks to establish long-term health benefits for children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are families with children aged 0-20 years, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.
Not a fit: Families not interested in cooking or those with children outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help children develop healthier eating habits that last into adulthood, potentially reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that family-based cooking interventions can effectively improve dietary habits among children, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thompson, Deborah I — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Thompson, Deborah I
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.