Understanding how food insecurity affects health in children and teens
Examining Pathways Between Food Insecurity and Cardiometabolic Health in Diverse Children and Adolescents
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11057522
This study is looking at how not having enough food affects the health of kids and teens, especially those from low-income families, to find ways to help them stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11057522 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between food insecurity and cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents. It aims to identify how the timing and severity of food insecurity influence health risks, as well as the factors that can help mitigate these risks. By studying a diverse group of children from low-income households, the research will collect data on their food environments, health behaviors, and family dynamics to better understand these relationships. The goal is to inform future interventions that can improve health outcomes for affected youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents from low-income households who experience food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing food insecurity or are from higher-income households may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve the health of children and adolescents facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing food insecurity can lead to improvements in health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BERGE, JERICA M — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: BERGE, JERICA M
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.