This study will compare changes in body composition (lean mass, fat, and bone)and parent ratings of quality of life in 5-19 Year Olds as a function of participation in one of four versions of the Good NEWS 4 Kids Program (GN4K).
Purpose: The objectives of this study are to: 1. Compare the relative efficacy of four variations of the GN4K program in facilitating positive changes in body composition and parental ratings of quality of life. 2. Compare parental ratings of children's behavior to DXA-measured changes in body composition; 3. Compare measurements of scale weight, height, waist/hip ratios and BMI with DXA-measured changes in body composition; 4. Develop a logarithm formula with the use of anthropometric measurements and parental ratings to predict body composition changes
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
200
Subjects will be administered 4 MannaBears daily
Subjects will be administered 750 mg AlgaeCal Calcium
Subjects will be administered 1000 mg calcium carbonate
Integrative Health Technologies
San Antonio, Texas, United States
RECRUITINGChange from baseline in parental ratings of participating child's quality of life
Parent(s) will complete questionnaires on a monthly basis to assess the improvements made or improvements that have been made in various areas of their child's behavior and activities. Change from baseline to end of study will be reported.
Time frame: 0 and 90 days
Changes in body composition as a measurement of Dual Energy Absorptiometry
Body composition (fat, fat-free mass, and bone mineral density) as measured by Dual Energy Absorptiometry (DXA)
Time frame: 0 and 90 days
Changes in hip to waist ratios
Parent(s) will be provided with a tape measure with which they will measure their child's hip and waist.
Time frame: 0 and 90 days
Changes in blood pressure
Blood pressure will be measured at the time the DXA measurement is completed.
Time frame: 0 and 90 days
Changes in gender and age adjusted BMI
Time frame: 0 and 90 days
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Subjects will be administered 800 IU vitamin D3