The health of Latina women before pregnancy and its impact on child obesity
Preconceptional health of Latinas and its association with child adiposity
This study is looking at how the health and habits of Latina women before they have kids can affect the chances of their children becoming overweight, and it’s for mothers and their children to help find ways to promote healthier lifestyles.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10463884 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the health and lifestyle of Latina women before they become pregnant can influence the risk of obesity in their children. By analyzing data from a large cohort of Hispanic adults, the study aims to understand the relationship between maternal diet, health markers, and childhood obesity. It will involve recruiting mother-child pairs to gather information on their health behaviors and feeding practices. The goal is to identify factors that contribute to healthier outcomes for children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latina women of childbearing age who are planning to become pregnant and their children.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Latina or who are not planning to have children may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health strategies for Latina women that may reduce the risk of obesity in their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that maternal health and lifestyle significantly impact child obesity, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sotres-Alvarez, Daniela T — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Sotres-Alvarez, Daniela T
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.