Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Calcium-fortified Cereal Bars on Dietary Calcium Intake in Women
Lead Sponsor:
Texas Woman's University
Conditions:
Calcium Deficiency
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether eating Kellogg's Nutri-Grain cereal bars will increase calcium intake in healthy adult women.
Detailed Description
The average intake of calcium in women in the United States from the diet (about 800 mg/day) is below the Recommended Dietary Allowance (1000 mg/day for ages 18 to 50 years, 1200 mg/day for age above ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 or older
- Able to speak, read, and understand English
- Able to consume Kellogg's Nutri-Grain® cereal bars
Exclusion
- Consumption of calcium supplements or calcium-containing medications
- Regular consumption of 2 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain® cereal bars per month
- Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Gastrointestinal disease (celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease)
- Have a history of bariatric surgery
- Had a major cardiovascular event (stroke or myocardial infarction)
- Undergoing treatment of cancer with the exception of non-melanoma cancer
- Following a weight control diet, a disease specific diet, or a vegan diet
- Have a diagnosed eating disorder
- Allergic to any of the ingredients in the study bar
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01508689
Start Date
February 1 2012
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
February 19 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Texas Woman's University
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030