Can a school program help kids stay healthy? new study tests obesity prevention
NCT ID NCT05851144
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a school-based program to prevent obesity in over 1,100 preschool children in South Texas. The program included nutrition education and physical activity encouragement. Researchers measured changes in BMI, fruit and vegetable intake, and fitness levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bienestar/Neema Coordinated School Health Program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help reduce childhood obesity rates in low-income communities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results may not apply to other regions or populations. The intervention is behavioral, so long-term impact is uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas, 78539, United States
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