Background Insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables in childhood increases the risk
of future non‐communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Testing the effects …

The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing worldwide with long‐term health
consequences. Effective strategies to stem the rising childhood obesity rates are needed but …

Objective To conduct a randomized controlled trial examining the effects of a social network
intervention on health. Participants and Methods The Microclinic Social Network Program …

Early intervention is critical for addressing the challenge of childhood obesity. Yet many
preventive interventions do not target infants most at risk of future overweight or obesity. This …

Malnutrition among women of reproductive age is a significant public health concern in low-
and middle-income countries. Of particular concern are undernutrition from underweight and …

Three out of four people who give birth retain excess weight at 1-year postpartum. This is
concerning, as postpartum weight retention is associated with increased morbidity risk …

Background Home visitation programs are uniquely positioned to reach young children
during the first 2000 days of life (ages 0 to 5 years), a critical time period to prevent …

The main study objective was to determine the extent to which the quality of institutionalized
healthcare, sociodemographic factors of obstetric patients, and institutional factors affect …

Connectedness is vital for health and well-being. Families with lower socioeconomic status
and of racial and ethnic minority groups experience inequities in social connections …

Objective: This study examined relationships between dimensions of social capital
(SC)(social trust, network diversity, social reciprocity and civic engagement) and fruit …