The Influence of Dietary Variety and Course Sequence on Fruit Intake in Preschool-Aged Children

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Conditions studied: Caloric Intake

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01414699

Run by

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

People needed

16

Starts

2011-08-01

Expected to finish

2015-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-04-05

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 6. 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 applesauce, peaches and cheese cubes, and be able to consume foods with a spoon.

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

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

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