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At a Glance
Age
6 – 9
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
720 (estimated)
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children in 1st to 3rd grade who come from families with low income. Participants will join a program that promotes healthy eating with fruits and vegetables to help improve their health over 9 months.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade
I am part of a school that has a high number of free and reduced lunch participants
I am willing to take part in a school health program
You may not be able to join if
I participated in the Brighter Bites program last year
I am identified as having special needs by my school
I have a physical, cognitive, or psychological disability that stops me from joining the program
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the (Brighter Bites (BB) intervention compared to a wait-list control group 9 months after the intervention on changes in primary child outcomes (HbA1c, and vegetable intake), on changes in secondary outcomes (household food security status, parent and child dietary behaviors, and home access/availability of fruits and vegetables (FV)), and th…
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the (Brighter Bites (BB) intervention compared to a wait-list control group 9 months after the intervention on changes in primary child outcomes (HbA1c, and vegetable intake), on changes in secondary outcomes (household food security status, parent and child dietary behaviors, and home access/availability of fruits and vegetables (FV)), and the mediational influence of changes in food security status, parent outcomes, and home environment measures on changes in child outcomes.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* enrollment of 100 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students
* high proportion of children participating in the free and reduced lunch (FRL) program (\>70%)
* willingness to implement a coordinated school health (CSH) program
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior participation in BB in the prev…
Inclusion Criteria:
* enrollment of 100 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students
* high proportion of children participating in the free and reduced lunch (FRL) program (\>70%)
* willingness to implement a coordinated school health (CSH) program
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior participation in BB in the previous school year
* children or parents identified as special needs per school; or having any physical, cognitive, or psychological disability that would prevent participation in evaluation measures
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