Effects of Portion Size and Energy Density of a Single Meal in Preschool Children
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Feeding Behaviors
- Registration Number
- NCT02299531
- Lead Sponsor
- Penn State University
- 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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 131
Inclusion Criteria
- Children must be enrolled in participating childcare centers.
Exclusion Criteria
- Allergy or intolerance to any of the foods or beverages served.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Food and energy intake (Food weight (grams) and energy (kcal) Once a week for four weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Meal energy density (Energy density (kcal/g) Once a week for four weeks Energy density (kcal/g)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Pennsylvania State University, Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior
🇺🇸University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
The Pennsylvania State University, Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior🇺🇸University Park, Pennsylvania, United States