Can nutrition training for adults curb childhood obesity?
NCT ID NCT03817021
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program that teaches parents and preschool teachers how to encourage healthy eating in young children. About 1,461 families from low-income rural areas took part. The goal was to see if the training helps kids learn to control their own appetite and maintain a healthy weight.
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Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
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