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Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children
Led by Boston Children's Hospital · Updated on 2026-01-08
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
204 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will evaluate the effects of whole vs. nonfat milk consumption on body composition, cardiometabolic disease risk factors, and dietary quality.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 9 to 12 years
- BMI at or above the 75th percentile for sex and age
- Residence in the Greater Boston catchment area
You will not qualify if you...
- Aversion to nonfat or whole milk
- Physician diagnosis of major medical illness, eating disorder, or milk allergy (lactose intolerance allowed with treated milk)
- Plans to move away from the Greater Boston area during the study
- Plans to be away from home for 5 or more weeks during the study
- Body weight change exceeding 10% in the prior year
- Recent adherence to a special diet
- Chronic use of medications or supplements that could affect study outcomes
- Another first-degree relative or household member participating in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
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Research Team
D
Donna L Lesperance, MA, MPH
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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