Arkansas study aims to fight childhood obesity with cooking classes
NCT ID NCT06565455
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a culturally tailored healthy eating program for Hispanic mothers and their children aged 7–12 in rural Arkansas. The program includes home lessons and cooking workshops to improve diet and cooking habits. Researchers will compare 16 mother-child pairs who get the program with 16 who do not, to see if it boosts fruit and vegetable intake.
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Active substance
healthy eating education and cooking workshops
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical way to reduce childhood obesity in rural Hispanic communities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program relies on self-reported eating habits, which can be unreliable.
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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