Status:
COMPLETED
Soft Drink, Milk and Obesity in Chilean Children
Lead Sponsor:
Boston Children's Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Charles H. Hood Foundation
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-10 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of replacing habitual consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks with milk over 16 weeks.
Detailed Description
The prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically among children in the U.S. and throughout the world since the 1960s. Many factors are thought to have contributed to the epidemic of pediatric obesity....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female, age 8 to 10 years
- Tanner Stage I
- BMI between 85th and 95th percentiles for age and gender
- Consuming at least 2 servings/day of sugar-sweetened beverages
- Willingness to consume milk instead of sugar-sweetened beverages for 16 weeks
- Able to read Spanish and accurately complete dietary assessments
Exclusion
- Presence of a serious underlying medical condition
- Taking any medication that affects body weight
- History of lactose intolerance or milk protein allergies
- History of an eating disorder
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
December 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00149695
Start Date
July 1 2004
End Date
December 1 2005
Last Update
August 24 2010
Active Locations (1)
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INTA - University of Chile
Santiago, Chile