Rural teens eat more veggies after school program
NCT ID NCT01412697
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a school-based program to help rural seventh graders eat more fruits and vegetables. Over 1,100 students from ten Virginia middle schools took part. The program included goal setting, peer leaders, and classroom workshops. Results showed that students in the program ate more fruits and vegetables right after and even a year later, compared to students who only got standard health information.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (goal setting, peer leaders, in-class workshops)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help prevent diet-related health issues in rural youth by encouraging healthier eating habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with positive results, but it was conducted in a specific region and may not apply to all youth. Long-term health impacts were not measured.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nottoway Middle School
Crewe, Virginia, 23930, United States