The Duke NOURISH team includes scientists, physicians, and child health experts dedicated to understanding the connection between food insecurity experiences in early life and the development of obesity and the health issues that follow.
The NOURISH team is committed to helping children and families make more intentional food choices to live longer and healthier lives.
NOURISH is an interventional pediatric study that aims to better understand how childhood food insecurity and obesity are related. The NOURISH study team will compare the effectiveness of two different food insecurity interventions, and develop impactful solutions to help prevent childhood obesity and improve children’s’ overall health.