Spud-tacular strategy: potatoes may boost veggie intake in preschoolers
NCT ID NCT07358390
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether serving potatoes with vegetables—either mixed together or as a first course—can help preschoolers eat more veggies and avoid overeating. About 200 children aged 2-6 from Head Start classrooms will participate. Researchers will measure how much vegetable and main dish they eat, and how much they like the food.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- potato dishes
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show simple ways to use potatoes to help young children eat more vegetables and improve their overall diet.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all children or settings, and the effect on long-term diet is unknown.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
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