Efficacy of a 24-month behavioral intervention focused on sugary beverage reduction for Latino mother-infant dyads: evidence from a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood obesity disproportionately impacts marginalized and under-resourced communities, particularly Latinos. Although consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and juices (SSBJs) in infancy is linked to increased obesity, few early-life interventions have targeted SSBJ reduction.

Objectives

To determine the efficacy of a culturally tailored home intervention for reducing SSBJ intake and obesity risk in Latino mothers and infants.

Methods

Mother-infant dyads (N = 210) were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 interventions for 2 years: 1) general health education (Control); 2) SSBJ intake reduction education (Intervention); 3) intervention plus home water delivery (Intervention + Water Delivery). Trained interventionists delivered education sessions 2 days/month d

SUBMITTER: Machle CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863324 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature