Home-Based Nutrition Program for Healthy Eating

This trial aims to determine if a home-based nutrition program, specifically the Home-Based Video and Motivational Interviewing Intervention, can enhance the diet quality of preschool-aged children in low-income, Latinx/Hispanic families. Researchers seek to discover if this program encourages healthier eating in children, alters parental feeding practices, and increases the availability of healthy foods at home. Participants will engage with a support coach through home visits, phone calls, and text messages over six months. Families that primarily speak English or Spanish and have a preschooler with whom they eat dinner at least three times a week may be well-suited for this study. As an unphased trial, this study provides families the chance to contribute to significant research that could improve children's health and nutrition.

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Research shows that the home-based video and motivational interviewing program is safe for families. This program includes home visits, phone calls with a support coach, written materials, and text messages. Previous studies aimed at improving diet quality in preschool children have found that families handle these methods well. Similar past studies reported no serious side effects. Participants usually find the program acceptable and manageable, indicating it is safe for families to join.¹²³⁴⁵

Researchers are excited about the Home-Based Nutrition Program because it brings a fresh approach to promoting healthy eating habits in families. Unlike traditional nutrition programs that might rely solely on educational materials or periodic consultations, this program uniquely combines home visits, motivational interviewing, and regular text message reminders. This tailored approach not only educates but also actively engages and supports parents in setting and achieving specific dietary goals for their families. By delivering the intervention in both English and Spanish, it also aims to reach a broader audience, making it more inclusive than many existing options.

Research has shown that home-based programs can improve children's diets. This trial tests the Home-Based Video and Motivational Interviewing Intervention, known as Strong Families Start at Home, to assess its impact on children's eating habits and parental feeding practices. The method employs motivational interviewing to help individuals find the drive for positive change, supplemented by regular support through home visits, phone calls, and text messages. Although final results are pending, early findings suggest promise in facilitating healthier eating habits for families. This approach aims to increase the availability of healthy foods at home and enhance overall family nutrition.¹²⁴⁵⁶