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

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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.


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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Newark, Delaware 19716
Phone: 302-831-2241
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