Effect of Dietary Fat Cooking Blend on Energy Expenditure in Children
Status: | Completed |
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Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 15 - 18 |
Updated: | 5/27/2013 |
Start Date: | October 2012 |
End Date: | March 2013 |
Contact: | Julie Shlisky, Ph.D |
Email: | jshlisky@chpnet.org |
Phone: | 2125234603 |
Development of Rich & Creamy Melt® Organic Cooking Blend for Oxidative Stability and Reducing Childhood Obesity
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a cooking oil blend of dietary fats rich
in medium chain triglycerides on energy expenditure and food intake in overweight and obese
children.
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 15-18
- body mass index 85% percentile or higher for age/sex
- weight stable
Exclusion Criteria:
- ±5 lbs weight change in the the 3 months prior
- use of medications
- dietary allergies
- metabolic disorder
- eating disorder
- behavioral or psychological disorders
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