Cornell University

This study tested whether feeding young children a special type of pearl millet, naturally bred to have more iron and zinc, could prevent deficiencies and improve their health. Over 200 children in India, aged 12-18 months, ate meals made with this enriched millet for nine months…

This study tested a program that delivered boxes of healthy, culturally-appropriate groceries to low-income families with children in the South Bronx. Researchers worked with the community to design the program and sent families groceries for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this…

This study tested whether helping low-income families afford fresh produce from local farms, combined with cooking and nutrition education, could improve children's diets and help prevent obesity. Researchers enrolled 305 families with children aged 2-12 across four states. They …

This study compared two low-cost care packages to prevent and treat severe anemia in 2500 pregnant women in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Researchers tested whether adding daily multivitamins and an extra deworming dose to standard prenatal care would better prevent dangerous anemia. The g…

This small pilot study tested a 12-week telehealth program for Black adolescent girls with obesity and their primary female caregivers. The program included weekly virtual wellness sessions and at-home cooking with delivered ingredients. Researchers wanted to see if the program c…