Our studies

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Intervening in food insecurity to reduce and mitigate (InFoRM) childhood obesity

This study examined the feasibility and satisfaction of a meal kit delivery program for children with obesity living in food-insecure households. Over 6 weeks, participants received meal kits with fresh ingredients and easy, picture-based recipes. Caregivers were overall satisfied, with most preparing the meals and children enjoying them. Read the published findings from this study.

To follow-up on the study above, we interviewed caregivers and pediatricians to obtain their perspectives of the program. Through in-depth interviews, this study explored the barriers and facilitators to participation in the meal kit delivery program, and sought programmatic feedback and areas for improvement. The paper is available to read here

 

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Food access, value, and optimization of resources (FAVORes)

The overall objective of this study is to test a socio-behavioral community-centered nutrition intervention. The study is based on an existing educational workshop in a group coaching format designed to empower and support caregivers of children in households with food insecurity. The FAVORes workshop has been developed by the study team in collaboration with the social work team at Martha Eliot Health Center (MEHC).