CHILDHOOD OBESITY

This study tested if a dietary supplement made from plant fibers, combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle program, could improve gut bacteria and health in children with obesity and metabolic syndrome. It involved 36 children aged 8-14 over 8 months. Researchers measured chang…

This study explored whether controlling when families eat, rather than just what they eat, could help manage obesity. Parents and children participated together, trying to eat all their meals within a 10-12 hour daily window for 12 weeks. Researchers compared this approach to tra…

This study tested a school-based program to prevent childhood obesity by promoting healthy eating and lifestyle habits. It involved 226 children aged 6-11 and their families in Italy. The goal was to see if educational activities in schools could help kids eat better and reduce o…

This study tested a two-year program in Danish schools and communities designed to help children maintain a healthy weight. The program focused on improving diet, physical activity, sleep habits, and reducing screen time for kids aged 6-11. Researchers compared 12 schools using t…

This study tested whether a phone-based health coaching program could help pregnant women manage their weight gain during pregnancy. Researchers enrolled 534 women from diverse backgrounds who were overweight or obese early in pregnancy. The program used phone calls, a website, a…

This study tested whether having a dietitian teach nutrition classes in a primary school could improve children's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about healthy eating. 67 fourth-grade students in Turkey were split into two groups: one received an 8-week nutrition program, whi…

This study tested whether providing education about healthy eating and modest exercise to overweight or obese pregnant women could help prevent rapid weight gain in their children during the first two years of life. Researchers compared women who received this special education p…

This study tested different ways to teach parents and teachers how to help young children recognize when they are hungry or full, aiming to prevent obesity. It involved about 1,461 preschoolers and their caregivers from low-income, rural areas. Researchers compared training for t…

This study created a registry of 3,000 children with early-onset obesity to better understand its genetic causes. The goal was to collect information and DNA samples to identify participants for future research studies and clinical trials. The research did not test treatments but…