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By physician referral or invitation only

A Pilot Study of a Food is Medicine Intervention to Improve Pregnancy

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a Food is Medicine intervention when started during the first trimester of pregnancy. The eating pattern we are testing in this study is a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern adapted for the southern United States - thus, we call the program "Med-South." All who take part will receive Med-South dietary counseling. In addition, to help participants follow a Med-style dietary pattern, one group of study participants will receive extra virgin olive oil and nuts. The other group will receive extra virgin olive oil, nuts, and frozen meals (medically tailored meals) that align with the Med-South dietary pattern. Participants will be assigned at random (like flipping a coin) to one of these groups.

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 50 years
  • Female

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Location

Thank you for your interest, but this study is recruiting by invitation only.

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Thomas Keyserling
Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Pregnancy

IRB Number

24-0181

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