Food as medicine for kids with health risks
This study tests whether extra healthy food and nutrition help can improve health in children ages 8-15 who have a high body mass index (BMI). It is for children seen at certain Parkland clinics who have not seen a dietitian in the past year.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 8 and 15 years old.
- Child has a high BMI (above the 85th percentile).
- Child goes to a selected Parkland COPC clinic.
- Child has not had a visit with a dietitian in the last 12 months.
- Both child and a parent are willing to take part for 12 months and speak English or Spanish.
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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