This study is looking at how different types of financial support for groceries can help young children who are at risk for food insecurity and have early-onset obesity. Researchers want to see if resolving food insecurity can improve a child's Body Mass Index (BMI) over one year. You might be able to join if you have a child between 9 and 12 months old, are eligible for Medicaid and WIC, and your child's BMI is at or above the 85th percentile for their age, or they weighed 20 pounds or more at 9 months. The study is testing two interventions: "Grocery intervention - unrestricted" (financial support you can use for anything) and "Grocery intervention - restricted" (financial support for groceries with monthly nutrition coaching). Both interventions provide $50 per week for one year. The study plans to enroll 228 infants. The current status of the study is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study that plans to enroll 228 infants. It is a randomized comparative effectiveness study, meaning participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two intervention groups.

What's involved

Participants will receive $50 per week for one year. One group will also receive monthly grocery shopping coaching from a nutrition expert.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your child's BMI will be measured at 1 year to see the long-term effects of the interventions.

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