Can a 6-Hour class make child care meals healthier?

NCT ID NCT03560050

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Oklahoma Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a nutrition training program for family child care home providers could improve the food they serve to young children. 72 providers in Oklahoma took part, with half getting the nutrition program and half a comparison on environmental health. Researchers measured changes in nutrition practices and knowledge using surveys.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Nutrition technical assistance training program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help child care providers serve healthier meals to young children, potentially improving long-term nutrition habits.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 72 providers in one area, so results may not apply everywhere. It relies on self-reported data, which can be biased.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Behavior Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTH BEHAVIOR NUTRITION POOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73117, United States

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