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

Completed
Conditions
Physical Activity
Diet Habit
Health Behavior
Registration Number
NCT03119506
Lead Sponsor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
151
Inclusion Criteria
  • Parental/guardian consent
  • 8-11 years of age
Exclusion Criteria
  • No parental/guardian consent
  • Below 8 years and above 11 years

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Objectively Measured Physical Activity during RecessImmediately following or before lunch
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Executive FunctionMeasured within 1 week of Physical Activity Assessment

Early Adolescent Temperament and Trail Making Questionnaire

Plate Waste at LunchImmediately following or before recess
Weight StatusMeasured within 1 week of Physical Activity Assessment

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