Community leaders could be key to better eating habits
NCT ID NCT03872752
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether training community leaders to run food literacy workshops can help people make healthier food choices. The program focused on teaching practical skills like reading nutrition labels and meal planning, rather than just giving facts. Researchers enrolled 260 women from disadvantaged communities in Israel to see if the approach was feasible and well-received.
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Active substance
food literacy workshop training
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a low-cost way to improve nutrition habits and reduce disease risk in underserved communities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with no control group, so results may not prove lasting behavior change or health improvements.
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Hadassah Medical Organization, Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem, 91120, Israel