The purpose of this study is to determine the nutritional and cognitive effects of consuming Growing Up Milks (GUMs) and cow's milk.
Single-site, double blind, partially randomized, controlled, 4-arm parallel group clinical trial. The purpose of this study is to determine if consuming nutrient enriched growing up milk improves the nutrition status and cognitive performance in healthy toddlers.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
310
Growing up milks (GUMs) are milk-based drinks with vitamins and minerals for toddlers and pre-school children.
Growing up milks (GUMs) are milk-based drinks with vitamins and minerals for toddlers and pre-school children.
Homogenized store-bought full fat cow's milk.
University of British Columbia, Children and Women's Health Centre of British Columbia Branch
Vancouver, Canada
Comparison of blood nutrient markers after 6 months of intervention
To compare blood status of the key nutrients of interest after 180 days of intervention in toddlers randomized in a double-blind manner to Test GUM compared to standard GUM. A non-randomized group for comparison will drink either cows' milk (comparator group) as currently recommended by Health Canada, or participate in a reference group with no drinking or feeding interventions.
Time frame: 6 months
Executive function and language development
To assess the effect of milk/drink on measures of neurological development. Standard and validated tools will be used in the assessment including Bayley Scales of Infant Development III
Time frame: 6 months
Visual acuity with Teller Acuity Cards
To characterize the effects of milk/drink on visual acuity
Time frame: 6 months
Behavioural development
To characterize the effects of milk/drink on behavioural development using standard questionnaires including the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL)
Time frame: 6 months
Dietary nutrient intake
To characterize effects of milk/drink on dietary intake of energy, macronutrients and key nutrients of interest using the Food Frequency Questionnaire
Time frame: 6 months
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