Can nutrition training for adults curb childhood obesity?

NCT ID NCT03817021

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 28 times

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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pediatric Obesity Self-Control

As listed by the trial registrant

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