DIET, HEALTHY

This study tested a new weight loss program called Med-South, which adapts the Mediterranean diet for Southern tastes, against the well-known WW (Weight Watchers) program. Over 360 adults with obesity participated for 2 years, with researchers tracking weight loss, blood markers …

This study looked at whether warning labels about non-nutritive sweeteners (artificial sweeteners) help parents in Chile identify which products contain them and choose healthier drinks for their children. About 3,900 parents were shown different label designs on similar products…

This completed study at Harvard gave 115 healthy adults specific foods and measured changes in their urine, blood, and stool. The goal was to find reliable markers that show what people have eaten, which can help improve diet tracking and nutrition research. Participants ate test…

This study looked at how food affects the bladder in 13 healthy adults. Participants followed two different diet plans for 12 weeks each. Researchers then checked cells and substances in their urine to see if diet changed bladder health markers. The goal was to learn, not to trea…

This study tested whether special placemats and a reward card could encourage children aged 4-8 to choose healthier kids' meals at quick-service restaurants. Over 2 months, 241 families visited their assigned restaurant 7 times. The goal was to see if these simple strategies coul…

This study checks in on mothers and their children 12 years after the original TOP study, which tested a healthy lifestyle program during pregnancy for women with obesity. Researchers want to see if the program had any lasting effects on body composition, metabolism, and overall …

This study tested whether adding color-coded nutrition labels (like traffic lights) to food products in an online grocery store helps shoppers in Bahrain choose healthier items. About 395 adults who do the weekly grocery shopping for their household took part. They shopped once i…

This pilot study tested whether a Mediterranean diet program is more effective than standard healthy eating advice for overweight or obese pregnant women. 41 women were randomly assigned to either the Mediterranean diet or routine counseling, and received free food and coaching. …

This study aimed to create simple, reliable tools (paper and electronic) to assess the foods people have at home, focusing on items that affect health and obesity. Researchers tested these tools with 439 English- or Spanish-speaking adults who do the main grocery shopping or meal…