Food prescriptions to help Latino families eat affordably
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving free/covered “food prescriptions” helps multigenerational Latino households lose weight by improving diet within a budget. It may help families who want to eat healthier without worrying as much about grocery costs.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You live in a multigenerational Latino household with 3–5 people total
- At least two adults (ages 18–64 or 65+) have a BMI over 27 and want to lose weight
- There is at least one child under age 18 in the household
- You have internet access and a phone, tablet, or computer
- You can stay in the area for about 12 months and are willing to pay for groceries
- You do not have chronic kidney disease or insulin-dependent diabetes
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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