Increasing Food Literacy in Preschoolers to Reduce Obesity Risk
Eligible age
3–6 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a nutrition education program on preschool children's food literacy and food acceptance, and to examine the added influence of a healthy eating curriculum and parent education on children's food knowledge and healthful food choices. The project will be evaluated with 450 children ages 3 to 5 years in center-based childcare programs serving predominantly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-eligible families in Pennsylvania. Outcomes for children who receive the added healthy eating curriculum will be compared to children in classrooms that only receive the nutrition education program.
Sponsor: Penn State University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Preschool children enrolled in participating centers
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Severe food allergies that prevent children from consuming project foods
- ✕ Presence of a developmental or sensory disability that affects food intake and/or learning
- ✕ Lack of English fluency (children and caregivers)
- ✕ Children not regularly present during days/times that intervention lessons are delivered
- ✕ Parents who are not involved in feeding/preparing meals for children at least 50% of the time
Where it's recruiting
University Park
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05977348 · last updated 2025-03-17