Effects of a Breakfast and Snack on Cognitive Function in Preadolescents
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Conditions studied: Brain Function
In brief
This study is designed to test how breakfast affects brain function, memory and learning in healthy children. Hypotheses: Based on the results of our initial study and the relevant literature, it is hypothesized that arousal, attention, and performance will be: 1. Greater in those who eat breakfast relative to those who do not; 2. Greater in lean than in overweight children receiving the higher protein breakfast; 3. Greater in fasting lean than fasting overweight children; and 4. Improved following a morning snack in all study groups. 5. Poorer in children with higher stress-related measures (e.g., higher cortisol levels). 6. Heart rate will be lower in fasting relative to fed participants, and across groups will be higher in overweight children.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01592487
- Run by
- University of Arkansas
- People needed
- 0
- Starts
- 2013-12-01
- Expected to finish
- 2013-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2014-02-12
Who can join
Age: 9 and older, up to 11. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- healthy
- attending 4th or 5th grade
- lean BMI or overweight BMI
- right hand dominance
- no food allergies
- eat breakfast at least 4 mornings/week
- no medications for chronic illness/disorder that may affect outcome (as determined by the PI)
You may not qualify if…
- food allergies
- medications that could affect the outcome
- left hand dominance
Where it is running
- Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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