Virtual buffet reveals how moms decide what kids eat
NCT ID NCT01087346
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how giving health information to mothers changes the food choices they make for their young children. Over 1,100 mothers of children ages 3-7 used a virtual reality buffet to pick a meal for their child. Researchers measured the calories selected to see if health messages influenced decisions.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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