Resilience to the Effects of Advertising in Children

Recruiting Observational Study
Obesity, Childhood
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
7 – 9
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
Penn State University · Other
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About This Trial
Strong empirical evidence shows food marketing promotes excess energy intake and obesity. Yet, not all children are susceptible to its effects and this variability is poorly understood. Identifying sources of this variability is a public health priority not only because it may elucidate characteristics of children who are most susceptible, but also because it may highlight novel sources of resilie…
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Eligibility Criteria
Child Inclusion Criteria: 1. In order to be enrolled, children must be of good health based on parental self-report. 2. Have no learning disabilities (e.g., ADHD). 3. Have no allergies to the foods or ingredients used in the study. 4. Not be claustrophobic. 5. Not be taking any medications known to…
Contacts

Kyle M Hallisky, B.S.

814-865-5169

kmh6587@psu.edu

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Terri L Cravener, MS

814-863-9841

eil@psu.edu

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