Community-derived Multilevel-Multicomponent Nutrition Intervention to Reduce Food Access Disparities -FRESH-EATS

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the feasibility of the FRESH-EATS project in children ages 8-12 and their parents/caregivers residing in low-income, predominantly minority neighborhoods. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the FRESH-EATS intervention feasible to implement and well-received by parent-child dyads? Does the FRESH-EATS multilevel multicomponent intervention improve dietary behaviors of children and their parents/caregivers compared to the comparison group? We hypothesize that this innovative community-derived, multilevel-multicomponent intervention is feasible to implement and has the potential to improve dietary behaviors of participants (children ages 8-12 and their parents/caregivers). Researchers will compare the FRESH-EATS intervention group to the Lagged Intervention Control Group (LICG) to see if the FRESH-EATS intervention leads to better dietary behaviors and health outcomes. Participants in the FRESH-EATS intervention group will: * Attend educational sessions on healthy eating and cooking. * Participate in family workshops that address access to healthy food. * Receive food deliveries and information about local food resources. * Engage in community garden activities.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
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• English Speaking

• Parents/caregivers that are 18 years or older

• Residents of targeted neighborhood

• Have a child aged 8-12 years old

Locations
United States
Florida
University of South Florida
RECRUITING
Tampa
Contact Information
Primary
Heewon L. Gray, PhD, RDN
hlgray@usf.edu
+1 8139749881
Backup
Marilyn Stern, PhD
mstern1@usf.edu
+1 8139740966
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-19
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-10-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 48
Treatments
Experimental: Intervention
Participants will receive multilevel multicomponent intervention FRESH-EATS. Four components include (1) Cooking lessons; (2) Family workshops addressing access to food; (3) Garden activities/education; and (4) Grocery delivery budget
Active_comparator: Control
Participants in the active comparison group will receive a six week education-only control intervention. After completing the post-intervention assessments, these families will receive the other components (family workshops, food delivery budget, and community garden involvement).
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of South Florida
Collaborators: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

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