Understanding how community factors and policies affect obesity in Asian American children
Official title: Population-level interventions and community environment effects on obesity among diverse Asian American ethnic subgroups
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-10818057 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at why more Asian American kids are becoming overweight and how school food policies and local food options affect their health, with the hope of finding better ways to help these communities stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $685,642 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD111169-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10818057 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Asian American children aged 0-11 years, particularly those from diverse ethnic backgrounds such as Indian, Cambodian, Chinese, and Filipino.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Asian descent or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the rising rates of obesity among Asian American children, focusing on the unique challenges faced by different ethnic subgroups. It aims to analyze how nutrition policies in schools and the surrounding community food environments impact children's body weight and health outcomes. By utilizing extensive BMI data from over a million children, the study seeks to identify effective strategies to prevent obesity and reduce health disparities in these populations. The goal is to create tailored interventions that address the specific needs of diverse Asian American communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and obesity prevention strategies specifically designed for Asian American children.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on obesity prevention in various populations, this study's focus on the specific needs of Asian American subgroups and the combined effects of nutrition policies and community environments is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanchez, Brisa N — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Sanchez, Brisa N
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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.