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

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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