CHILDHOOD OBESITY

This study tested whether limiting when you eat (time-restricted eating) can help families with obesity lose weight. One parent and one child (ages 3-9) joined together. Some families ate only within a 10-12 hour window each day, while others focused on portion control and health…

This study tested whether a special fiber supplement, combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle program, could improve gut bacteria and metabolic health in children with obesity. Thirty-six children aged 8 to 14 took part over 8 months. The goal was to see if this approach could…

This study tested whether a cocoa flavonol supplement could improve body composition, metabolism, and inflammation in obese teenagers aged 10 to 16. Over 12 weeks, 104 participants either received the supplement or a placebo, alongside standard diet and exercise advice. The goal …

This completed study tested whether programs involving schools and families could help prevent childhood obesity in 226 children aged 6 to 11. Researchers measured children's weight, diet quality, and family habits to see if these programs encouraged healthier lifestyles. The goa…

This study tested a program called Generation Healthy Kids in 24 Danish schools with over 1,300 children aged 6-11. The program included changes at school and in the community to promote healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, and less screen time. The goal was to help children…

This study tested whether an educational program for pregnant women who are overweight or obese could reduce the chance of their babies gaining weight too quickly in the first two years of life. The program focused on healthy eating and lifestyle habits during pregnancy. The goal…

This study tested a program called Healthy for 2/Healthy for U, which used phone coaching and a website to help pregnant women manage their weight gain. The goal was to prevent too much weight gain during pregnancy, reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, and prevent obesity in …

This study tested whether having a dietitian teach nutrition in school can improve what kids know and how they eat. 67 fourth-graders in Türkiye were split into two groups: one got eight weeks of nutrition classes (plus parent lessons), the other did not. Researchers measured cha…

This study tested a program that teaches parents and preschool teachers how to encourage healthy eating habits in young children. The goal was to help kids learn to regulate their own appetite and avoid obesity. About 1,461 families from low-income, rural areas took part. Researc…

This study looked at 720 Indian teenagers aged 14-16 to understand how their weight (normal, overweight, or underweight) relates to their resilience, eating habits, physical activity, and quality of life. Researchers collected surveys from students and their parents in Kolkata sc…

This study checked if children and teens with obesity who used a special treatment tool (combining digital and in-person care) were at risk for developing eating disorders like anorexia or binge eating. Researchers looked at the medical records of 312 patients to see how many sho…

This study created a registry of 3000 children who were severely obese before age 6. Researchers collected DNA samples to look for genetic causes of early obesity. The registry also helps identify families interested in joining future clinical trials. No treatment was given—this …