Feeding Behaviors
Conditions
Brief summary
This study investigates the effect of varying both energy density and portion size of all foods at lunch on preschool children's intake. The foods used in this study are commercially-available, commonly-consumed foods with typical variations in energy density. The primary aim of the study is to investigate the independent and combined effects of energy density and portion size on preschool children's intake at a meal composed of foods typically served to this population.
Interventions
OTHERVarying meal energy density and portion size
Sponsors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Penn State University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 6 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Children must be enrolled in participating childcare centers.
Exclusion criteria
* Allergy or intolerance to any of the foods or beverages served.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Food and energy intake (Food weight (grams) and energy (kcal) | Once a week for four weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Meal energy density (Energy density (kcal/g) | Once a week for four weeks | Energy density (kcal/g) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed