Children's Intake of Foods Reduced in Energy Density

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01252433

Enrollment

Registered

2010-12-03

Start date

2010-01-31

Completion date

2010-05-31

Last updated

2012-03-16

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Conditions

Vegetable Intake

Brief summary

The purpose of this research is to investigate children's responses to incorporating vegetables into selected entrees and snacks over several days. The hypothesis is that children will increase their vegetable intake by consuming foods that have been reduced in energy density through the addition of vegetables. Effects on energy intake will also be examined.

Interventions

OTHEREnergy density feeding study

In a crossover study, children are served all foods 1 day a week for 3 weeks. Meal entrees will vary in energy density (100%, 85%, 75%).

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

CROSSOVER

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

3 Years to 6 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* enrolled in daycare centers at Penn State University

Exclusion criteria

* food allergies or intolerances

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Food intake	1 month

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Energy intake	1 month

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 28, 2026