N/A
Completed N=50
Effect of Portion Size Over 5 Days in Preschool Children
Feeding Behavior
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02963987 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
50
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Differences in Food and Beverage Intake by Energy — 914; 1081 kilocalories — p=< 0.0001
Summary
In this study, the investigators varied the portion size of all meals served during two 5-day periods. During one period, baseline amounts of all foods and beverages were served, and during the other, the portion size of all items was increased by 50%. The primary aim of the study is to determine the effect of varying the portion size of foods and beverages served over 5 days on energy intake in preschool children.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Differences in Food and Beverage Intake by Energy |
914; 1081 | < 0.0001 sig |
| SECONDARY Differences in Food and Beverage Intake by Energy Density |
1.45; 1.50 | 0.006 sig |
| SECONDARY Differences in Food and Beverage Intake by Weight |
899; 1042 | < 0.0001 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Attending one of the designated childcare centers
Exclusion Criteria
- Food Allergies
- Food Restrictions
- Health Issues that Preclude Participation
- Not available for duration of the study
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02963987). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.