New app aims to fight baby obesity by guiding parents on diet
NCT ID NCT05990439
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a web app called Baby-Feed that helps parents track what their babies eat and how they grow. Researchers followed 155 families with infants aged 1-3 months for about 6 months. The app gives feedback on diet quality and weight gain to encourage healthier feeding habits.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Baby-Feed web application (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give parents a simple tool to help their babies eat better and gain weight at a healthy rate, potentially lowering the risk of childhood obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 155 participants. The app's benefits may not apply to all families, and long-term effects on obesity are not yet known.
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Florida International University
Miami, Florida, 33199, United States