Family program aims to stop obesity before it starts in preschoolers

NCT ID NCT03334669

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a program called Communities for Healthy Living (CHL) that helps families with young children (ages 3 to 5) eat better and be more active. The goal was to prevent obesity by empowering parents and kids together. About 5,000 children from Head Start programs took part, but the study was stopped early.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston College

    Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States

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