CHILDHOOD OBESITY

This study tested if a dietary supplement made from plant fibers, combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle program, could improve gut bacteria and health in children with obesity and metabolic syndrome. It involved 36 children aged 8-14 over 8 months. Researchers measured chang…

This study explored whether controlling when families eat, rather than just what they eat, could help manage obesity. Parents and children participated together, trying to eat all their meals within a 10-12 hour daily window for 12 weeks. Researchers compared this approach to tra…

This study tested whether providing education about healthy eating and modest exercise to overweight or obese pregnant women could help prevent rapid weight gain in their children during the first two years of life. Researchers compared women who received this special education p…

This study tested whether phone-based health coaching could help pregnant women manage their weight gain during pregnancy and prevent obesity after giving birth. Researchers enrolled 534 women from diverse backgrounds who were overweight or obese early in pregnancy. The program p…

This study tested a school-based program designed to prevent childhood obesity by promoting healthy eating and lifestyle habits. It involved 226 children aged 6-11 and their families in Italy. The goal was to see if educational activities in schools, combined with family involvem…

This study tested a two-year program in Danish schools and communities designed to help children aged 6-11 maintain a healthy weight and improve their wellbeing. The program focused on promoting better eating, more physical activity, good sleep, and less screen time. Researchers …

This study tested whether having a dietitian teach nutrition classes in a primary school could improve children's eating knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Sixty-seven 4th-grade students in Turkey were split into two groups: one received an 8-week nutrition education program, w…

This study tested different ways to teach parents and teachers how to help young children recognize when they are hungry or full, aiming to prevent obesity. It involved about 1,461 preschoolers and their caregivers from low-income, rural areas. Researchers compared training for t…

This study created a registry of 3,000 children with early-onset obesity to better understand its genetic causes. The goal was to collect information and DNA samples to identify participants for future research studies and clinical trials. The research did not test treatments but…