Implementing a Dietary Energy Density Intervention in Preschool Children
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
- Enrollment
- 41
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Energy Intake
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study investigates the effect of a low energy-density dietary prescription as compared to MyPlate recommendations in preschool children at risk for obesity.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 2 Years to 5 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •the parent is ≥18 years-old with a BMI ≥30 kg/m2 (indicating the child to be at risk for obesity);
- •the child is 2-5 years-old with a BMI-for-age and sex <95th percentile;
- •the parent and child live together ≥50% of the time;
- •the parent and child are able to read, speak and understand English;
- •the family has transportation to the University of Delaware; and
- •the family is committed to the 6-month program.
Exclusion Criteria
- •the child is participating in a weight management program or seeing a Registered Dietitian for weight loss;
- •the child is taking weight loss medication or medication that impacts appetite; or
- •the child has a medical condition that impacts growth or has a medical condition that requires a specific eating plan.
Arms & Interventions
LOW-ED
In the LOW-ED condition each participant will consume at least 10 low-ED foods/day (ED ≤1.0 kcal/g) and no more than 2 high ED foods/day (ED ≥3.0 kcal/g). Foods with an ED >1.0 kcal/g and <3.0 kcal/g will be unlimited; however, lowering the overall ED of the diet will be encouraged.
Intervention: family-based obesity prevention lifestyle intervention (Behavioral)
STANDARD
In the STANDARD condition participants will consume the recommendations for calories, fruits, vegetables and whole grains based on age and sex corresponding with MyPlate. The daily caloric recommendations from MyPlate are for weight maintenance.
Intervention: family-based obesity prevention lifestyle intervention (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Energy Intake
Time Frame: 6 months
Dietary intake will be analyzed using NDSR and energy intake will be calculated.
Dietary Quality
Time Frame: 6 months
Dietary intake will be analyzed using NDSR and used to calculate a Healthy Eating Index score.
Dietary Energy Density
Time Frame: 6 months
Dietary intake will be analyzed using NDSR and energy density (kcal/g) will be calculated.
Secondary Outcomes
- zBMI(6 months)
Investigators
Shannon Robson
Principal Investigator
University of Delaware