Nutrition Research Food, Genetics, Behavior Study (FOODIE)
Administratively Closed
5 years - 7 years
All
Phase
N/A
302 participants needed
1 Location
Brief description of study
This study aims to identify the interplay between behaviors and genes on growth and development among children ages 5 to 7. It assesses the extent to which children's eating, sleep, and physical activity behaviors impacts their weight development over a 1-year period.
Detailed description of study
Families will be asked to participate in a screening visit and 3 study visits over the course of 1 year. During the first study visit, children will be asked to eat dinner in our Center and have their physical activity and sleep assessed over 14 days with a wrist-worn activity monitor. Children will also be asked to have their saliva collected (study visit 2) and their body measurements assessed on two separate occasions (study visits 2 and 3). Mothers will be asked to complete questionnaires throughout the study.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Nutrition,Healthy Children,Growth and Development
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Age: 5 years - 7 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 5-7
- Mother must be children's biological mother and primary caregiver
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children with serious medical, developmental, and/or psychiatric conditions
- Children with lactose intolerance and/or food allergies
Updated on
06 Nov 2025.
Study ID: 22-1678
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