Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children
Recruiting · NCT05464186 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Nonfat milkWhole milk
What this trial is about
This study will evaluate the effects of whole vs. nonfat milk consumption on body composition, cardiometabolic disease risk factors, and dietary quality.
Who can take part
Age range
9 Years to 12 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Aged 9 to 12 years
- BMI ≥75th percentile for sex and age
- Residence in the Greater Boston catchment area
Exclusion criteria
- Aversion to nonfat or whole milk
- Physician diagnosis of major medical illness, eating disorder, or milk allergy (lactose intolerance not exclusionary as lactase treated milk can be provided)
- Plans to move away from the Greater Boston catchment area during the study period
- Plans to be away from home for ≥5 weeks during the study period (e.g., extended summer vacation)
- Change in body weight exceeding 10% during prior year
- Recent adherence to a special diet
- Chronic use of any medication or dietary supplement that could affect study outcomes
- Another member of the family (first degree relative) or household participating in the study
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center - Boston, Massachusetts, United States