Understanding how to help parents prevent obesity in highly food motivated children
Deconstructing food parenting approaches to obesity prevention for the highly food motivated child
['FUNDING_R01'] · TEMPLE UNIV OF THE COMMONWEALTH · NIH-11004331
This study is looking at helpful parenting tips to keep young kids who love food from becoming overweight, especially for families from low-income racial and ethnic backgrounds, and it will follow 450 caregiver-child pairs over a few years to see how their eating habits and weight change as kids grow from preschool to elementary school.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TEMPLE UNIV OF THE COMMONWEALTH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11004331 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates effective parenting strategies to prevent obesity in young children who are highly motivated by food. It focuses on families from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds with low incomes, aiming to tailor approaches to their unique needs. The study will follow 450 caregiver-child pairs over several years to assess dietary habits and body mass index changes as children transition from preschool to elementary school. By employing a multi-method approach, the research seeks to gather comprehensive data on the dietary behaviors of these children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic and Black children aged 0-11 years who are highly motivated by food and come from low-income families.
Not a fit: Children who do not exhibit high food motivation or come from families with sufficient resources may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide targeted strategies for parents to help their children maintain a healthy weight and improve dietary habits.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored parenting approaches can effectively address obesity in children, suggesting potential success for this study's methods.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- TEMPLE UNIV OF THE COMMONWEALTH — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FISHER, JENNIFER ORLET — TEMPLE UNIV OF THE COMMONWEALTH
- Study coordinator: FISHER, JENNIFER ORLET
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.