OBESITY, CHILDHOOD

This study tested whether electronic health record prompts could help doctors better manage childhood obesity. Over 58,000 children and their doctors from primary care practices took part. The goal was to see if these tools improved how often doctors followed obesity care guideli…

This study tested whether group weight management visits done over video (telehealth) could help teens with obesity. 66 teens attended 12 online sessions over 6 months covering nutrition, exercise, and mental health. Researchers compared their results to standard in-person care t…

This study tested a parent-led program called HALO for children ages 6 to 12 whose mothers had weight-loss surgery. The goal was to help these kids, who are at higher risk for obesity, adopt healthier eating and activity habits. The program involved 35 families and measured chang…

This study tested the Bright Bodies program in 184 children aged 7-13 with obesity. The program helps kids and their parents make healthy changes to lower body mass index (BMI). Researchers also checked how well the program worked in different communities.

This study tested a 12-week telehealth lifestyle program for Black adolescent girls with obesity and their primary female caregiver. The goal was to see if the program could improve diet quality and reduce diabetes risk factors. Nineteen participants completed the program, and re…

This study looked at whether improving the nutrition of school meals can help prevent obesity in over 11,500 students from six rural Arkansas school districts. Three districts received a new nutrition program, while three continued their usual meals. Researchers tracked changes i…

This study tested whether helping fathers get involved during pregnancy and the first year of life can prevent rapid weight gain and obesity in babies. Over 650 families from diverse backgrounds took part. The program provided extra support to parents, focusing on healthy eating,…

This small study looked at whether a 6-week summer youth employment program could help teens ages 14-17 maintain or lower their body mass index (BMI). Researchers measured weight, activity, sleep, and diet before and after the program. The goal was to see if working a summer job …

This study tested a web app called Baby-Feed with 155 parents of infants aged 1-3 months. The app helped parents track their baby's diet and weight gain over 6 months. The goal was to see if using the app could improve diet quality and prevent rapid weight gain, which may lower t…

This study tested a 6-month home program for 7-10 year olds in rural areas to encourage healthy eating and physical activity, aiming to lower type 2 diabetes risk. 72 children took part, with some receiving activity packs, health coach calls, and a resource toolbox, while others …

This study looked at how gut bacteria might influence metabolism in young people aged 15 to 21. Researchers gave a special drink to 38 healthy teens and young adults, some with obesity and some without, to see how their bodies processed fats. The goal was to understand the link b…

This study tested a program designed to help African American families with new babies stay healthy and feel supported. 44 parents joined the study to see if the program was easy to use and helpful. Researchers measured how acceptable and practical the program was for families.

This study looked at how well children ages 7 to 10 can sense internal body signals like hunger and fullness, and how that relates to their eating behaviors. Researchers measured how much kids ate when they weren't hungry and tracked appetite-related hormones. The goal is to unde…

This study tested a digital program (Adhera Caring Digital Program) for families of children aged 13-18 with obesity who were already taking weight-loss medication. The goal was to see if the app, along with activity trackers and health coaching, improved treatment satisfaction, …

This study looked at 76 children aged 8–10 from rural areas to understand why some are resilient to obesity. Researchers measured brain activity, learning styles, and eating behaviors. The goal was to find factors that protect against weight gain, which could help design better p…

This study looked at why the weight-loss drug topiramate works differently in different teenagers with severe obesity. Researchers used mathematical models to understand how the drug moves through the body and affects weight. The goal was to find ways to personalize dosing for be…

This study followed 461 children ages 6-8 whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers measured the children's growth, body composition, thinking skills, and metabolism to understand how parents' diet and lifestyle early on influence lon…

This study looks at children ages 6-10 whose mothers took part in a lifestyle program (diet and exercise) before getting pregnant. The goal is to see if these kids have healthier body measurements and blood markers compared to kids whose mothers did not get the program. No new tr…