Whole vs Nonfat Milk for Children's Body Composition
Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children
- Age
- 9 – 12
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 200 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital · Other
This trial is looking for children aged 9 to 12 who are overweight and live in the Greater Boston area. Participants will consume whole or nonfat milk and their body health will be monitored.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 9 and 12 years old.
- My BMI is at or above the 75th percentile for my age and sex.
- I live in the Greater Boston area.
You may not be able to join if
- I do not like nonfat or whole milk.
- I have a major medical illness or an eating disorder.
- I have a milk allergy.
- I plan to move away from the Greater Boston area during the study.
- I will be away from home for 5 weeks or more during the study.
- I have lost or gained more than 10% of my body weight in the past year.
- I have followed a special diet recently.
- I take any medication or dietary supplement that might affect the study.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThis study will evaluate the effects of whole vs. nonfat milk consumption on body composition, cardiometabolic disease risk factors, and dietary quality.
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