Can a food prescription and parenting class help kids stay healthy?

NCT ID NCT05881759

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether combining a food prescription program with education on healthy feeding practices can help parents prevent chronic diseases like obesity in their children. Researchers will enroll 375 parents of children aged 4-8 in Texas. Participants will receive either nutrition education alone or nutrition education plus guidance on best feeding practices over 8 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Nutrition education and food prescription program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show a practical way to help families prevent childhood obesity and related chronic diseases through better eating habits.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not long-term health outcomes. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding Behavior Food Preferences Pediatric Obesity obesity disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILDHOOD OBESITY DIETARY HABITS FEEDING BEHAVIOR FOOD SELECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baylor College of Medicine
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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