Health literacy lessons may help teens fight obesity
NCT ID NCT04252677
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether adding health literacy lessons to an obesity prevention program helps teenagers eat healthier and be more active. 36 adolescents aged 13-16 took part. The program taught them how to find, understand, and use health information to make better choices about food and exercise.
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Active substance
Health literacy education and obesity prevention behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If this works, it could show that teaching teens how to find and use health information helps them make healthier choices and prevent obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 36 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to all teens, and long-term effects are unknown.
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CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
New York, New York, 10027, United States