Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

10/29/2025

The Sweet Kids Study is 3 to 4 - visit study at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center to see how stevia sweetened beverages effect children’s health. If your child is ages 8-12 years, they may be eligible to participate. To thank you for your time and commitment up to $600 may be provided.

📞Call 501-364-3309 or 📧email acncstudies@archildrens.org

The ACNC is investigating how sugar sweetened beverages and stevia sweetened beverages impact the health of children.

10/28/2025

Starting the week off with a bounce of joy! ❤️
Ahmer reminds us that playtime is powerful, it fuels healthy bodies, curious minds, and bright smiles. Active play is an important part of growing up strong and feeling great!

10/26/2025

Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center is looking for kids ages 8-12 for a 3 to 4-visit study examining how stevia-sweetened beverages effect children’s health. To thank you for your time and commitment up to $600 may be provided.

To find out if you are eligible, 📞call 501-364-3309 or 📧email acncstudies@archildrens.org

Learn more about the Community Expecting study for expectant women.

10/23/2025

🍠 Wellness Wednesday!

Sweet potatoes are in season here in Arkansas and they’re full of flavor and nutrients! 🌟

Here are 4 ways to enjoy them:
✨ Roast as fries with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of cinnamon
🥣 Mash into oatmeal or pancakes for natural sweetness
🥗 Add roasted cubes to salads or grain bowls
🍰 Bake into muffins or bread for a cozy fall treat

Simple, local swaps like these make healthy eating easy and delicious!

10/22/2025

Moms with kids aged 3-5, interested in research? Join a study at Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center called We Move. We Move is a movement and nutrition research study. To thank you for your time and commitment up to $342 may be provided.

Contact us to find out if you qualify:
📞501-364-3309
or
📧acncstudies@archildrens.org

This study is for moms who have excess weight and are interested in movement and healthy eating ideas for themselves and their children.

10/20/2025

✨ Big smiles and even bigger height differences at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center!

Adrienne is looking up to Braylon-in more ways than one! He is officially taller than her now! During his visit, Braylon also completed a DXA scan, which helps our team learn more about bone health and body composition in growing kids. We love seeing our participants grow and helping support healthier futures for children everywhere! 🍎

10/18/2025

Our Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center team had a blast at this year’s Race for a Healthier Tomorrow benefiting Arkansas Children’s! This year’s Mario Kart themed event brought out the fun side of fitness and community complete with creative costumes, smiles, and lots of energy.

Our team shared information about our ongoing nutrition and physical activity research studies, handed out helpful wellness resources, and gave away some fun swag! 💙

10/17/2025

Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center has a community-based exercise research study for expecting women who are less than 15 weeks pregnant with a BMI over 30. Study will last throughout pregnancy and 1-year following delivery. Monetary and non-monetary compensation provided.

Contact us to find out if you qualify: 501-364-3309 or acncstudies@archildrens.org

10/16/2025

At Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, we know wellness isn’t just about healthy meals and movement, it’s also about taking care of our minds. 🧠✨

Today’s reminder:
Take a moment to pause, breathe deeply, and do something that brings you calm, whether that’s a quick walk, listening to music, or sharing a laugh with someone.

A little mindfulness goes a long way toward helping us show up fully for our families, coworkers, and participants. 💙

10/15/2025

The Sweet Kids Study is 3 to 4 - visit study at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center to see how stevia sweetened beverages effect children’s health. If your child is ages 8-12 years, they may be eligible to participate. To thank you for your time and commitment up to $600 may be provided.

Contact us to find out if you qualify:
📞501-364-3309
or
📧acncstudies@archildrens.org

The ACNC is investigating how sugar sweetened beverages and stevia sweetened beverages impact the health of children.

10/14/2025

🌟 Meet Lucy! 🌟

In between her research visit, Lucy took a break to hang out in our Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center playroom and wow, check out those splits! ✨

We love seeing our participants enjoy the play spaces designed just for them. At ACNC, we make sure every visit is not only meaningful for science, but also fun for kids. 💙