Effects of Recess Timing and Activity on Children's Eating Behaviors

N/ACompletedNCT03119506

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign151 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to understand the interaction between school recess activity and duration and lunch choices among elementary school children

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

151

Conditions

Physical Activity Diet Habit Health Behavior

Interventions

RecessBEHAVIORAL

Recess timing and duration effects on lunch intake

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 11 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Parental/guardian consent * 8-11 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * No parental/guardian consent * Below 8 years and above 11 years

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Objectively Measured Physical Activity during Recess

Time frame: Immediately following or before lunch

Secondary Outcomes

Executive Function

Early Adolescent Temperament and Trail Making Questionnaire

Time frame: Measured within 1 week of Physical Activity Assessment

Weight Status

Time frame: Measured within 1 week of Physical Activity Assessment

Plate Waste at Lunch

Time frame: Immediately following or before recess

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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