Using grocery delivery to help low-income pregnant young women gain healthy weight
Official title: Grocery Delivery to Promote Healthy Weight Gain Among Low-Income Pregnant Young Women
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11074659 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how grocery delivery services can help low-income pregnant young women choose healthier foods during their pregnancy, making it easier for them to get nutritious options and improve their health and their baby's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | April 9, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $608,044 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD101522-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074659 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income pregnant women aged 24 and younger who are first-time mothers and enrolled in the WIC program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not low-income, not pregnant, or not first-time mothers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how grocery delivery services can support low-income pregnant young women in making healthier food choices during pregnancy. By providing access to WIC-approved foods and beverages, the study aims to reduce barriers that prevent these women from obtaining nutritious options. Participants will be randomly assigned to different groups to assess the impact of grocery delivery on their dietary habits and weight gain throughout pregnancy. The goal is to improve the health outcomes for both mothers and their infants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier weight gain during pregnancy, reducing risks for both mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that grocery delivery can improve dietary choices, suggesting that this approach may be effective for the target population.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chang, Tammy — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Chang, Tammy
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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.