DIET HABIT

This study tested whether training regular healthcare staff, like nurses and medical assistants, to provide lifestyle coaching could help people maintain weight loss over two years. It involved 269 adults who had recently lost weight and compared those who received coaching throu…

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 digital program called iSIPsmarter could help adults in rural Appalachia cut back on sugary drinks like soda and sweet tea. 249 participants were randomly assigned to use either the interactive iSIPsmarter website or a basic educational website. The go…

This study tested whether actively involving fathers during pregnancy and their baby's first year could help prevent rapid weight gain and obesity in infants. Researchers enrolled 657 mother-father pairs from minority backgrounds and randomly assigned them to receive either stand…

This program aimed to prevent obesity by helping mothers and their young children develop healthy habits. It worked with over 1,600 families at community health centers in Boston, focusing on diet, activity, sleep, and social needs like food and housing security. The goal was to …

This study tested whether having a partner or support person attend medical appointments with patients preparing for weight loss surgery was helpful. Researchers wanted to see if this extra support led to better weight loss, healthier habits, and improved relationships after surg…

This study aimed to understand how eating ultra-processed foods affects the body's hunger signals and a person's ability to think clearly. Twenty healthy adults tried two different diets—one entirely ultra-processed and one entirely unprocessed—for a few days each. Researchers me…

This study aimed to understand why people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) often gain weight after leaving the hospital. Researchers followed 42 adults with recent SCI for one year after their rehab stay, checking in at discharge, 6 months, and 12 months. They collected informatio…

This study looked at whether children who eat a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet have fewer cavities and healthier gums. Researchers examined 160 healthy children aged 3-14, checking their teeth and asking families about their eating and activity habits. The goal was to und…