School lunch makeover tested to fight obesity in rural kids
NCT ID NCT05507866
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program that improved the food served in school breakfasts and lunches in six rural Arkansas school districts. Over 11,500 students were involved, with some schools using the new program and others sticking with their usual meals. The goal was to see if healthier school meals could help prevent obesity in children.
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Active substance
policy intervention to improve school meals and cafeteria environments
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a simple, low-cost way to help prevent childhood obesity in rural communities.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely known. The intervention may not lead to significant weight changes, and effects could vary by age or income level.
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest
Springdale, Arkansas, 72762, United States