BODY COMPOSITION

This study tests a peer mentoring program to help rural Appalachian children with overweight or obesity become more active. Over 400 seventh graders will receive virtual mentoring sessions and family support to increase daily physical activity and reduce sugary drinks. The goal i…

This study compares two guided diets for overweight pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes: one moderately low in carbohydrates and another high in plant-based protein with Nordic foods. Over 42 participants, researchers track blood sugar levels using continuous monit…

This study is testing whether a personalized Mediterranean diet combined with different types of exercise can help prevent metabolic and muscle problems in young athletes. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, muscle mass, and blood markers in 70 healthy participants aged…

This pilot study tests whether adding lower-body electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to resistance training is feasible and helpful for inactive postmenopausal women aged 50-70. Sixteen women will do 12 exercise sessions over 6 weeks, with half also receiving EMS. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether drinking hydrogen-rich water can make a 4-week weight loss retreat more effective for overweight and obese teens. Sixty adolescents will be randomly assigned to get either hydrogen water or plain water, while all follow the same retreat program. Researche…

This pilot study compares the effects of daily erythritol (a sugar substitute) versus regular sugar on insulin resistance and blood clotting in 30 healthy adolescents aged 14-18. Participants consume either erythritol or sucrose for 5 weeks, and researchers measure changes in glu…