School lunch makeover aims to fight obesity in rural kids
NCT ID NCT05507866
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at whether improving the nutritional quality of school meals can help prevent obesity in children living in rural areas. Over 11,500 students from six school districts in Arkansas took part. Three districts improved their meals, while three kept their usual menus. Researchers tracked changes in students' weight, what they ate, and their fruit and vegetable intake over several years.
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest
Springdale, Arkansas, 72762, United States
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