It has previously been seen that increased fish intake improves the metabolic health of overweight and obese adults, and animal protein improved metabolic health of obese rats. In this project the investigators will investigate whether increased intake of fish or meat improve metabolic health in children aged 9-12 years as well when replacing processed food. The hypothesis is that increased intake of unprocessed fish or meat will improve metabolic health in children as measured by glucose tolerance, lipid metabolism and inflammatory markers.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
25
The children are advised to eat at least 75g of salmon per serving, but no more than 150g
The children are advised to eat at least 75g of cod per serving, but no more than 150g
The children are advised to eat at least 75g of meat per serving, but no more than 150g
University of Bergen
Bergen, Norway
Changes in metabolic status (glucose, lipids, inflammation)
We will investigate any changes in the metabolic status by analyzing parameters affected by changes in glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism and inflammation.
Time frame: Baseline and end of intervention period (12 weeks)
Body composition
Time frame: Baseline and end of intervention (12 weeks)
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