Nutrition and exercise program aims to curb heart disease and diabetes in mexican communities
NCT ID NCT05945862
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a 6-month program that taught nutrition and exercise to mothers and their children (ages 7-12) in the Yaqui Valley, Mexico. The goal was to improve lifestyle habits and prevent food insecurity, malnutrition, and related health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other health markers to see if the program made a difference.
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Active substance
nutrition education and physical activity training program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a low-cost way to help vulnerable families adopt healthier habits and reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to other communities. The program's long-term effects are unknown.
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Instituto Tecnologico de Sonora
Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, 85000, Mexico