Effects of Recess Timing and Activity on Children's Eating Behaviors

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03119506

Enrollment

151

Registered

2017-04-18

Start date

2016-03-16

Completion date

2017-02-27

Last updated

2018-07-31

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Conditions

Diet Habit, Health Behavior, Physical Activity

Brief summary

This study aims to understand the interaction between school recess activity and duration and lunch choices among elementary school children

Interventions

BEHAVIORALRecess

Recess timing and duration effects on lunch intake

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

8 Years to 11 Years

Inclusion criteria

* Parental/guardian consent * 8-11 years of age

Exclusion criteria

* No parental/guardian consent * Below 8 years and above 11 years

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Objectively Measured Physical Activity during Recess	Immediately following or before lunch

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Executive Function	Measured within 1 week of Physical Activity Assessment	Early Adolescent Temperament and Trail Making Questionnaire
Weight Status	Measured within 1 week of Physical Activity Assessment	—
Plate Waste at Lunch	Immediately following or before recess	—

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026