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.

Health Behavior obesity disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Edinburg, Texas, 78539, United States