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.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OVERWEIGHT are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.