Can fitness help kids process fatty foods? small study explores link

NCT ID NCT05230433

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at how physical fitness influences the way children (ages 8-17) process a high-fat meal. Fifteen kids drank a high-fat shake, and researchers measured how well their bodies broke down fats. The goal was to see if fitter children handle fatty meals better, which could affect insulin resistance and obesity. The study was small and focused on understanding basic biology, not testing a treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

High-fat shake (BOOST Glucose Control with palm oil)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help understand how fitness influences fat metabolism in children, potentially guiding future obesity or insulin resistance interventions.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage study (15 participants) focused on feasibility and basic biology, not treatment. Results may not apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dartmouth-Health

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States