The Effect of Snack Consumption on Energy Intake in Preschoolers

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Conditions studied: Energy Intake, Snacks, Children, Preschool

In brief

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 University of Tennessee.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02207049

Run by

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

People needed

20

Starts

2014-09-01

Expected to finish

2025-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-09

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 5. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• have allergies or intolerances to the foods being served
• not able to use a spoon
• did not attend all feeding sessions

Where it is running

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

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