Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
The Effect of Snack Consumption on Energy Intake in Preschoolers
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Conditions:
Energy Intake
Snacks
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-5 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this pilot study will be to examine the influence of providing snacks on consumption of overall energy intake in children aged 2-5 years in the Early Learning Center (ELC) at the Univer...
Detailed Description
Providing snacks to children is widely recommended for appetite regulation and assisting with meeting nutritional guidelines.1 Currently, snacks contribute a larger portion of dietary intake in childr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 3 -to- 5 years of age
- enrolled at the Early Learning Center for the full day program
- have guardian consent to participate
- like the foods served
Exclusion
- have allergies or intolerances to the foods being served
- not able to use a spoon
- did not attend all feeding sessions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02207049
Start Date
September 1 2014
End Date
December 31 2025
Last Update
April 3 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37996