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Behavioral Intervention
Nutrition Education for Childhood Obesity
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Lori A Francis, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Penn State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to post-intervention (~6 months)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial aims to teach preschool children from low-income families about healthy foods. It uses a program that includes lessons on nutrition for both children and their parents. By exposing children to new foods and educating them, the program hopes to improve their knowledge and acceptance of nutritious foods.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for preschool children aged 3 to 5 who are enrolled in participating childcare centers, primarily serving families eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Pennsylvania.
What is being tested?
The study tests a nutrition education program aimed at improving food literacy and acceptance among preschoolers. It compares outcomes of those with just this program to those also receiving a healthy eating curriculum and parent education.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves educational interventions rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects. However, changes in diet or food preferences as a result of the intervention could occur.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ change from baseline to post-intervention (~6 months)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to post-intervention (~6 months)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Children's Food Acceptance
Children's Food Choices
Children's Food Knowledge
+2 moreSecondary study objectives
Child Weight Status/Adiposity
Other study objectives
Child food requests (parent report)
Childcare Provider Demographics
Childcare Provider Feeding Beliefs
+10 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Healthy Bodies Project Plus (HBP+)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Intervention classrooms will receive the Eating the Alphabet curriculum described above for comparison classrooms, in addition to (1) the Healthy Eating curriculum, (2) classroom materials and teacher training designed to improve the classroom food and mealtime environment in ways that increase food acceptance, and (3) parent/caregiver education on responsive food parenting.
Group II: Healthy Bodies Project Comparison (HBP)Active Control1 Intervention
All classrooms will receive the Eating the Alphabet curriculum, which includes 27 lessons that introduce children to a new fruit or vegetable from A-Z each week. Parents in comparison and intervention classrooms will receive access to web-based parent resources related to the Eating the Alphabet curriculum (e.g., food of the week fact sheets with recipes and suggestions for use, and coloring pages).
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Parent Education
2016
N/A
~620
Research Highlights
Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
The most common treatments for childhood obesity, particularly those similar to the Healthy Eating Curriculum trial, focus on educational and behavioral interventions. These programs aim to improve food literacy and acceptance, teaching children and their parents about nutrition and healthy eating habits.
By increasing awareness of healthy foods and promoting physical activity, these interventions help reduce the intake of high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and encourage healthier lifestyle choices. This approach is essential for childhood obesity patients as it addresses the underlying causes of obesity and fosters sustainable, long-term healthy behaviors.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Penn State UniversityLead Sponsor
370 Previous Clinical Trials
127,235 Total Patients Enrolled
Lori A Francis, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorPenn State University; Professor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
2,480 Total Patients Enrolled