NUTRITION, HEALTHY

This study tested two mobile apps for parents of children aged 2 to 5. One app focused on nutrition, physical activity, and sleep; the other on reading. Researchers wanted to see if the apps could help parents encourage healthier habits and lower obesity risk. Over 200 parents in…

This study looked at whether eating different amounts of pecans every day for 28 days can improve cholesterol and other heart health markers in adults who are overweight or have high cholesterol. 108 participants were split into groups that ate pecans providing 6%, 13%, or 20% of…

This study looked at whether adding small amounts of cottonseed oil to the diet can improve cholesterol and other heart disease risk factors. 95 adults at increased risk for heart disease drank shakes and ate snacks with different amounts of cottonseed oil for 28 days. Researcher…

This study tested a 4-month program where community health workers provided nutrition education and support to 60 primary care patients with high blood pressure and food insecurity. The goal was to see if adding nutrition help to existing blood pressure coaching was feasible and …

This study tested a program that improved the food served in school breakfasts and lunches in six rural Arkansas school districts. Over 11,500 students were involved, with some schools using the new program and others sticking with their usual meals. The goal was to see if health…

This study tested a 5-month early time-restricted eating plan (eating only between 7 AM and 3 PM) in 100 highly trained young male judo athletes. Researchers measured changes in body composition, muscle damage markers, and psychological factors like anxiety and self-confidence. T…

This study tests whether limiting food and drinks (except water) to a 10-hour period each day for four weeks can improve eating behaviors, diet quality, and body composition in women aged 20-29. Participants will track their eating and complete surveys about emotional eating and …

This study looked at whether taking a prenatal multivitamin (Ritual) during breastfeeding improves nutrition for moms and babies. 71 healthy women who were exclusively breastfeeding took either the multivitamin or a placebo for 10 weeks. Researchers measured nutrients in blood an…

This study tested whether a specific brand of prenatal multivitamin (Ritual) improves nutrient levels in pregnant women and their babies compared to another over-the-counter brand. About 80 pregnant women took one of the two vitamins throughout pregnancy, and researchers measured…

This study looked at whether taking a probiotic called L. plantarum can help your body absorb more sulforaphane, a healthy compound found in broccoli. Thirteen healthy adults took either the probiotic or a placebo for two weeks, then ate a broccoli supplement. Researchers measure…

This study involved 71 children with celiac disease who follow a lifelong gluten-free diet. Researchers measured their eating habits, symptoms, and quality of life, and looked for biomarkers in blood and stool to better monitor their health. The goal was to understand dietary imb…

This pilot study tested a weekly cooking and food skills program called Nourish in 26 healthy adults. Participants attended in-person classes with hands-on cooking, received groceries and kitchen tools, and tracked their food waste. The goal was to see if the classes could improv…

This study tested whether offering extra support, like weekly phone calls or text messages, helps people in cardiac rehabilitation sign up for and use a Food is Medicine program. 84 adults from San Francisco were randomly assigned to receive navigation calls, texts, both, or neit…

This study tested whether adding praise from parents and game-like features (points, levels, a virtual pet) to a digital food log helps children aged 8-12 track their eating more often. Nineteen children and their caregivers participated for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if these …

This study followed 461 children whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers want to understand how parents' diet, lifestyle, and metabolism influence child growth, thinking skills, and overall well-being. The goal is to identify factor…

This study tested whether a full-service mobile market that sells affordable groceries (about 10% cheaper than stores) can improve diet quality and reduce food insecurity in low-income neighborhoods. Researchers enrolled 262 participants from 12 community sites, randomly assignin…

This completed study from Harvard University aimed to find biological markers in urine, blood, and stool that change after eating specific foods. Researchers gave 115 healthy adults controlled meals and measured hundreds of compounds to better understand how the body processes fo…

This completed Phase 1 trial tested different doses of DHA (an omega-3 from algae oil) in 72 healthy vegetarians and vegans over 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in blood EPA levels to understand how the body processes these fats. The goal is to provide data that could help …

This study tested a smartphone app called Pro2col Health that gives personalized tips on diet, exercise, and other habits. Researchers enrolled 50 middle-aged adults who were overweight and not very active. The goal was to see if using the app could improve their health habits, h…

This study tested whether a whole-food plant-based diet, compared to a standard North American diet, can lower LDL cholesterol in 50 adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Participants followed each diet for 28 days in a crossover design. Researchers also …

This completed study looked at small molecules in the guts of 6 healthy volunteers after they ate bananas, apples, cucumbers, and peanuts. Researchers analyzed stool samples to see how these foods changed gut bacteria and related molecules. The goal was to better understand the h…