Water instead of soda: childcare program aims to curb childhood obesity
NCT ID NCT05112185
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tests whether encouraging water over sugary drinks in childcare centers can help prevent obesity in preschool-age children. The program includes better access to healthy drinks, lessons for kids, and counseling for families. Researchers are tracking 882 children to see if this approach changes their beverage intake and weight over time.
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Stanford
Stanford, California, 94305-5119, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Healthy Drinks, Healthy Futures (behavioral intervention: increased access to healthy beverages, education, and motivational counseling)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, scalable way to prevent childhood obesity by replacing sugary drinks with water in childcare settings.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so results may vary by setting and family adherence. The study is still ongoing and outcomes are not yet known.
Conditions
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