Eat Healthy for Families
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Updated: | 3/27/2019 |
| Start Date: | July 1, 2017 |
| End Date: | June 30, 2020 |
| Contact: | Shannon M Robson, PhD, MPH, RD |
| Email: | robson@udel.edu |
| Phone: | 302-831-6674 |
Implementing a Dietary Energy Density Intervention in Preschool Children
This study investigates the effect of a low energy-density dietary prescription as compared
to MyPlate recommendations in preschool children at risk for obesity.
to MyPlate recommendations in preschool children at risk for obesity.
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.
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