School gardens could be the secret weapon against childhood obesity
NCT ID NCT02668744
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a school-based gardening, nutrition, and cooking program could help low-income Hispanic children eat more vegetables and maintain a healthy weight. Over 3,000 students in 16 Texas elementary schools took part, with some schools getting the program and others serving as a comparison. The program included building gardens, teaching lessons, and involving families, with the goal of improving diet and reducing obesity risk.
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Locations
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Barbara Jordan Elementary
Austin, Texas, 78724, United States
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Booker T. Washington
Elgin, Texas, 78621, United States
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Callison Elementary
Round Rock, Texas, 78664, United States
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Carver Elementary
Georgetown, Texas, 78626, United States
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Casey Elementary
Austin, Texas, 78748, United States
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Decker Elementary
Austin, Texas, 78724, United States
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Elgin Elementary
Elgin, Texas, 78621, United States
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Hart Elementary
Austin, Texas, 78753, United States
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McBee Elementary
Austin, Texas, 78758, United States
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Mitchell Elementary
Georgetown, Texas, 78626, United States
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Neidig Elementary
Elgin, Texas, 78621, United States
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Oak Meadows Elementary
Austin, Texas, 78724, United States
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Pickett Elementary
Georgetown, Texas, 78626, United States
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Pleasant Hill Elementary
Austin, Texas, 78745, United States
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Purl Elementary
Georgetown, Texas, 78626, United States
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Voigt Elementary
Round Rock, Texas, 78664, United States