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.
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
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
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator