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Farm fresh foods for healthy kids: a recipe for preventing obesity?

NCT ID NCT02770196

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving low-income families a discount on weekly farm-fresh produce (through community-supported agriculture) along with nutrition education could improve children's eating habits and prevent obesity. About 305 families with children aged 2 to 12 took part. Researchers measured changes in fruit and vegetable intake, sugary snacks, and weight over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
subsidized community-supported agriculture produce plus nutrition education
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help prevent childhood obesity in low-income households by making fresh produce more affordable and teaching families how to use it.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may show modest changes and may not apply broadly. Dietary improvements can be hard to sustain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Nutrition Disorders nutritional disorder Pediatric Obesity obesity disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILD NUTRITION DISORDERS PEDIATRIC OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Barker

    Barker, New York, 14012, United States

  • Bristol

    Bristol, Vermont, 05443; 05472, United States

  • Burlington

    Burlington, Vermont, 05401; 05402; 05405, United States

  • Burlington

    Burlington, Vermont, 05406; 05408, United States

  • Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27510; 27514; 27515, United States

  • Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516; 27517; 27599; 27707, United States

  • Corning

    Corning, New York, 14830, United States

  • Cuttingsville

    Cuttingsville, Vermont, 05738, United States

  • Gasport

    Gasport, New York, 14067, United States

  • Hinesburg

    Hinesburg, Vermont, 05461; 05462; 05445, United States

  • La Conner

    La Conner, Washington, 98257, United States

  • Lockport

    Lockport, New York, 14094, United States

  • Ludlow

    Ludlow, Vermont, 05149, United States

  • Medina

    Medina, New York, 14103, United States

  • Mount Vernon

    Mount Vernon, Washington, 98274, United States

  • Newfane

    Newfane, New York, 14108, United States

  • Olympia

    Olympia, Washington, 98502, United States

  • Pittsboro

    Pittsboro, North Carolina, 23712, United States

  • Rochester

    Rochester, Washington, 98579, United States

  • Rutland

    Rutland, Vermont, 05701; 05702; 05736, United States

  • Rutland

    Rutland, Vermont, 05759; 05765, United States

  • Sedro Woolley

    Sedro-Woolley, Washington, 98284, United States

  • Siler City

    Siler City, North Carolina, 27344, United States

  • South Burlington

    South Burlington, Vermont, 05407; 05403; 05482, United States

  • Starksboro

    Starksboro, Vermont, 05461; 05473, United States

  • Starksboro

    Starksboro, Vermont, 05487; 05469; 05443, United States

  • Vergennes

    Vergennes, Vermont, 05491, United States

  • Watertown

    Watertown, New York, 13601, United States

  • Winooski

    Winooski, Vermont, 05404; 05439; 05446; 05449, United States

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