Growing Healthy Hearts (GHH)
2 juli 2026 uppdaterad av: Susan Veldheer, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Growing Healthy Hearts: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Multicomponent Gardening Intervention for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Their Families.
This proposal includes a prospective, parallel group, two-arm RCT with 264 adult-child dyads (adult age 18+, child ages 5-17 years) to examine the effectiveness of the Growing Healthy Hearts (GHH) intervention versus a wait list control on cardiovascular and behavioral health outcomes at 3-, 6- and 12-months follow-up (Aim 1).
This proposal will also examine the effect of GHH on home fruit and vegetable (FV) availability, frequency of home-prepared meals that include FV, and child behaviors (FV intake and PA) at 3-, 6- and 12-month follow-up (Aim 2) and intervention implementation (Aim 3)
Studieöversikt
Status
Har inte rekryterat ännu
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Studietyp
Interventionell
Inskrivning (Beräknad)
264
Fas
- Inte tillämpbar
Kontakter och platser
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Studiekontakt
- Namn: Susan Veldheer, DEd, RD
- Telefonnummer: 717-531-5625
- E-post: sveldheer@psu.edu
Studera Kontakt Backup
- Namn: Kayla Rutt, DrPH
- Telefonnummer: 717-858-6204
- E-post: krutt1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Studieorter
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Pennsylvania
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Hershey, Pennsylvania, Förenta staterna, 17033
- Penn State College of Medicine
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Deltagandekriterier
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Urvalskriterier
Åldrar som är berättigade till studier
- Vuxen
- Äldre vuxen
Tar emot friska volontärer
Nej
Beskrivning
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults aged 18 or older who are interested in gardening but have no plans to garden in the coming season.
- Participants will also be required to: 1) have at least one child (aged 5-17) living in the household with them
- Have access to space for a garden (either at home or in a community garden space where they could plant any combination of in-ground, raised beds, and/or container gardens
- Have a smartphone capable of downloading an app and syncing with a Fitbit
- Access to the internet
- Have or are willing to create a Facebook account
- Report ≤90 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity /week
- Report <5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day
- Have any one additional self-reported CVD risk factor (e.g., BMI ≥25, family history of premature CVD, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, current or past tobacco use)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Adults who are pregnant
- Have medical conditions that significantly limit an individual's ability to participate in gardening (e.g., knee or back pain, heart attack/stroke in the past year, recent or pending surgeries
- Uncontrolled allergies, other serious physical disabilities, uncontrolled asthma)
- Medical conditions that may limit participants from increasing FV intake (e.g., kidney failure or dialysis)
Studieplan
Det här avsnittet ger detaljer om studieplanen, inklusive hur studien är utformad och vad studien mäter.
Hur är studien utformad?
Designdetaljer
- Primärt syfte: Förebyggande
- Tilldelning: Randomiserad
- Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
- Maskning: Ingen (Open Label)
Vapen och interventioner
Deltagargrupp / Arm |
Intervention / Behandling |
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Inget ingripande: Väntelistkontroll
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Experimentell: GHH Intervention
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This intervention examines the effectiveness of the Growing Healthy Hearts (GHH) intervention versus a wait list control on cardiovascular and behavioral health outcomes at 3-, 6- and 12-months follow-up.
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Vad mäter studien?
Primära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Dietary Intake: Fruit and vegetable (FV) intake
Tidsram: Baseline
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Trained interviewers at the Penn State Diet Assessment Center, will collect 24-hour dietary recalls (one weekday and one weekend day) by phone within one week of each scheduled study visit at 4 time points.
Diet data will be analyzed using the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR)
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Baseline
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Dietary Intake: Fruit and vegetable (FV) intake
Tidsram: 3 month
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Trained interviewers at the Penn State Diet Assessment Center, will collect 24-hour dietary recalls (one weekday and one weekend day) by phone within one week of each scheduled study visit at 4 time points.
Data will be analyzed using the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR)
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3 month
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Dietary Intake: Fruit and vegetable (FV) intake
Tidsram: 6 month
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Trained interviewers at the Penn State Diet Assessment Center, will collect 24-hour dietary recalls (one weekday and one weekend day) by phone within one week of each scheduled study visit at 4 time points.
Data will be analyzed using the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR)
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6 month
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Dietary Intake: Fruit and vegetable (FV) intake
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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Trained interviewers at the Penn State Diet Assessment Center, will collect 24-hour dietary recalls (one weekday and one weekend day) by phone within one week of each scheduled study visit at 4 time points.
Data will be analyzed using the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR)
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1 year follow up
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Sekundära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Physical Activity - Fitbit activity volume via step count
Tidsram: Baseline
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This data will be collected via wrist worn Fitbit Inspire 3 devices
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Baseline
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Physical Activity - Fitbit activity volume via step count
Tidsram: 3 month
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This data will be collected via wrist worn Fitbit Inspire 3 devices
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3 month
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Physical Activity - Fitbit activity volume via step count
Tidsram: 6 month
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This data will be collected via wrist worn Fitbit Inspire 3 devices
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6 month
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Physical Activity - Fitbit activity volume via step count
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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This data will be collected via wrist worn Fitbit Inspire 3 devices
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1 year follow up
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Biomarkers - total cholesterol
Tidsram: Baseline
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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Baseline
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Biomarkers - total cholesterol
Tidsram: 3 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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3 month
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Biomarkers - total cholesterol
Tidsram: 6 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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6 month
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Biomarkers - total cholesterol
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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1 year follow up
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Biomarkers - HDL
Tidsram: Baseline
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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Baseline
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Biomarkers - HDL
Tidsram: 3 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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3 month
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Biomarkers - HDL
Tidsram: 6 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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6 month
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Biomarkers - HDL
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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1 year follow up
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Biomarkers -LDL
Tidsram: Baseline
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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Baseline
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Biomarkers -LDL
Tidsram: 3 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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3 month
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Biomarkers -LDL
Tidsram: 6 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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6 month
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Biomarkers -LDL
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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1 year follow up
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Biomarkers -HbA1c
Tidsram: Baseline
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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Baseline
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Biomarkers -HbA1c
Tidsram: 3 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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3 month
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Biomarkers -HbA1c
Tidsram: 6 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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6 month
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Biomarkers -HbA1c
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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1 year follow up
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Biomarkers -triglycerides
Tidsram: Baseline
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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Baseline
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Biomarkers -triglycerides
Tidsram: 3 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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3 month
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Biomarkers -triglycerides
Tidsram: 6 month
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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6 month
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Biomarkers -triglycerides
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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These at-home, blood collection devices will be used to collect results for markers of cardiometabolic disease
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1 year follow up
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Blood Pressure
Tidsram: Baseline
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The blood pressure cuffs will be used to monitor participants' cardiovascular health.
These devices will be used to collect blood pressure data at baseline, midpoint, and follow-up assessments.
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Baseline
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Blood Pressure
Tidsram: 3 month
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The blood pressure cuffs will be used to monitor participants' cardiovascular health.
These devices will be used to collect blood pressure data at baseline, midpoint, and follow-up assessments.
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3 month
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Blood Pressure
Tidsram: 6 month
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The blood pressure cuffs will be used to monitor participants' cardiovascular health.
These devices will be used to collect blood pressure data at baseline, midpoint, and follow-up assessments.
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6 month
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Blood Pressure
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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The blood pressure cuffs will be used to monitor participants' cardiovascular health.
These devices will be used to collect blood pressure data at baseline, midpoint, and follow-up assessments.
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1 year follow up
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Measure Height
Tidsram: Baseline
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Height measurement tools will be used to assess changes in participant height for BMI calculation.
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Baseline
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Measure Weight
Tidsram: Baseline
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Scales will be used to measure participants' weight and monitor changes in weight status.
Accurate weight measurements are essential for Aim 1 to assess the participants' risk for obesity and other cardiovascular conditions.
This will be collected on adults and children
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Baseline
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Measure Weight
Tidsram: 3 month
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Scales will be used to measure participants' weight and monitor changes in weight status.
Accurate weight measurements are essential for Aim 1 to assess the participants' risk for obesity and other cardiovascular conditions.
This will be collected on adults and children
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3 month
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Measure Weight
Tidsram: 6 month
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Scales will be used to measure participants' weight and monitor changes in weight status.
Accurate weight measurements are essential for Aim 1 to assess the participants' risk for obesity and other cardiovascular conditions.
This will be collected on adults and children
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6 month
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Measure Weight
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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Scales will be used to measure participants' weight and monitor changes in weight status.
Accurate weight measurements are essential for Aim 1 to assess the participants' risk for obesity and other cardiovascular conditions.
This will be collected on adults and children
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1 year follow up
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Household Food Security
Tidsram: Baseline
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18-item United States Household Food Security Survey Module will assess home food security for adults and children.
Scale yields scores from 0-18 with lower scores indicating higher food security.
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Baseline
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Household Food Security
Tidsram: 3 month
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18-item United States Household Food Security Survey Module will assess home food security for adults and children.
Scale yields scores from 0-18 with lower scores indicating higher food security.
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3 month
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Household Food Security
Tidsram: 6 month
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18-item United States Household Food Security Survey Module will assess home food security for adults and children.
Scale yields scores from 0-18 with lower scores indicating higher food security.
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6 month
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Household Food Security
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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18-item United States Household Food Security Survey Module will assess home food security for adults and children.
Scale yields scores from 0-18 with lower scores indicating higher food security.
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1 year follow up
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General Nutrition Knowledge
Tidsram: Baseline
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General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire will assess knowledge of general healthy eating information (score range 0-35, where higher score means a better outcome)
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Baseline
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General Nutrition Knowledge
Tidsram: 3 month
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General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire will assess knowledge of general healthy eating information (score range 0-35, where higher score means a better outcome).
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3 month
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General Nutrition Knowledge
Tidsram: 6 month
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General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire will assess knowledge of general healthy eating information (score range 0-35, where higher score means a better outcome)
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6 month
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General Nutrition Knowledge
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire will assess knowledge of general healthy eating information (score range 0-35, where higher score means a better outcome)
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1 year follow up
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Home Meal Preparation
Tidsram: Baseline
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The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Home meal preparation questionnaire will assess the number of evening meals prepared per week (range 0-7 with higher number equating to more evening meals prepared).
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Baseline
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Home Meal Preparation
Tidsram: 3 month
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The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Home meal preparation questionnaire will assess the number of evening meals prepared per week (range 0-7 with higher number equating to more evening meals prepared).
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3 month
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Home Meal Preparation
Tidsram: 6 month
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The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Home meal preparation questionnaire will assess the number of evening meals prepared per week (range 0-7 with higher number equating to more evening meals prepared).
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6 month
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Home Meal Preparation
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Home meal preparation questionnaire will assess the number of evening meals prepared per week (range 0-7 with higher number equating to more evening meals prepared).
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1 year follow up
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Cooking skills
Tidsram: Baseline
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The Cooking and Food Skills Questionnaire yields a total score with a range from 33-231 with higher scores indicating better skills.
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Baseline
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Cooking skills
Tidsram: 3 month
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The Cooking and Food Skills questionnaire yields a total score with a range from 33-231 with higher scores indicating better skills.
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3 month
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Cooking skills
Tidsram: 6 month
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The Cooking and Food Skills questionnaire yields a total score with a range from 33-231 with higher scores indicating better skills.
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6 month
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Cooking skills
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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The Cooking and Food Skills questionnaire yields a total score with a range from 33-231 with higher scores indicating better skills.
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1 year follow up
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Social support
Tidsram: Baseline
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The Social Support for Diet and Exercise Behavior survey measures social support from friends and family with higher scores indicating more social support for these behaviors (score range 0-115).
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Baseline
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Social support
Tidsram: 3 month
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The Social Support for Diet and Exercise Behavior survey measures social support from friends and family with higher scores indicating more social support for these behaviors (score range 0-115).
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3 month
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Social support
Tidsram: 6 month
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The Social Support for Diet and Exercise Behavior survey measures social support from friends and family with higher scores indicating more social support for these behaviors (score range 0-115).
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6 month
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Social support
Tidsram: 1 year follow up
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The Social Support for Diet and Exercise Behavior survey measures social support from friends and family with higher scores indicating more social support for these behaviors (score range 0-115).
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1 year follow up
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Studera stora datum
Studiestart (Beräknad)
1 oktober 2026
Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)
1 oktober 2030
Avslutad studie (Beräknad)
1 mars 2031
Studieregistreringsdatum
Först inskickad
29 juni 2026
Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
29 juni 2026
Första postat (Faktisk)
6 juli 2026
Uppdateringar av studier
Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)
7 juli 2026
Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
2 juli 2026
Senast verifierad
1 juli 2026
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