Status:
COMPLETED
The Influence of Dietary Variety and Course Sequence on Fruit Intake in Preschool-Aged Children
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Conditions:
Caloric Intake
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-6 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which manipulation of dietary variety and course sequence affects fruit intake and overall energy intake in preschool-aged children.
Detailed Description
In the past two decades overweight and obesity rates in children (ages 2-19) have risen from 5% to 17%, with toddlers (ages 2-5) at 10%. Among children and adolescents the consumption of low-energy-de...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All children that are ≥3 years of age enrolled in the ELC preschool with parental consent can participate.
- Eligible children must also like applesauce, peaches and cheese cubes, and be able to consume foods with a spoon.
Exclusion
- Children allergic to applesauce, peaches, or chocolate pudding or who are lactose-intolerant will not be included in the study.
- Did not attend all feeding sessions.
- Did not consume more than 5 grams from any of the foods on an occasion.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01414699
Start Date
August 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
April 5 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37916