Can training childcare staff cut obesity? new study tests 'WISE Words' program
NCT ID NCT07107321
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called WISE Words that helps childcare educators stop using feeding practices that can lead to obesity in young children. The program includes training, peer support, and personalized reminders. Researchers will observe mealtimes at over 260 childcare sites in Arkansas and Louisiana to see if educators change their habits. The goal is to reduce childhood obesity by promoting healthier eating behaviors early in life.
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Active substance
WISE Words behavioral program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to reduce childhood obesity by changing how educators feed young children.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on educators sticking with the program. It's also limited to two U.S. states, so it may not apply everywhere.
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Locations
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Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States