Snack study: do treats trick tiny tummies?

NCT ID NCT02207049

First seen Jun 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving snacks to preschoolers changes how many total calories they eat. Twenty children aged 3 to 5 took part. Researchers measured the calories in all food and drinks the kids had on certain days. The goal was to learn more about how snacks affect young children's overall energy intake.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States

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