Children's Intake of Foods Reduced in Energy Density

Penn State University49 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this research is to investigate children's responses to incorporating vegetables into selected entrees and snacks over several days. The hypothesis is that children will increase their vegetable intake by consuming foods that have been reduced in energy density through the addition of vegetables. Effects on energy intake will also be examined.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Vegetable Intake

Interventions

Energy density feeding studyOTHER

In a crossover study, children are served all foods 1 day a week for 3 weeks. Meal entrees will vary in energy density (100%, 85%, 75%).

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 3 YearsMax age: 6 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * enrolled in daycare centers at Penn State University Exclusion Criteria: * food allergies or intolerances

Locations (1)

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Food intake

Time frame: 1 month

Secondary Outcomes

Energy intake

Time frame: 1 month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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