Does Portion Size Influence Intake of Low-Energy-Dense Foods in Preschool-aged Children?

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Conditions studied: Caloric Intake

In brief

The purpose of this randomized controlled study using a crossover design is to investigate the main effect of portion size and food type (low-energy dense vs. high-energy dense) on caloric intake.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00936507

Run by

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

People needed

17

Starts

2008-09-01

Expected to finish

2008-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-04-05

Who can join

Age: 3 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All children that are ≥3 years of age enrolled in the ELC preschool with parental consent can participate.
• Eligible children must also like both the applesauce and the pudding, and be able to consume foods with a spoon.

You may not qualify if…

• Children allergic to applesauce 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.

Where it is running

• Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory, University of Tennessee — Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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