Veggies first, carbs last: could meal and exercise order be the key to childhood weight loss?
NCT ID NCT07712068
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether changing the order of exercise (aerobic before anaerobic, or vice versa) and the order of eating (vegetables and protein first, carbohydrates last) helps overweight children and teens lose weight and improve health. Over 28 days at a weight loss camp, participants follow one of four combinations of these sequences. Researchers measure changes in weight, body fat, and insulin resistance to see if simple sequencing can boost the benefits of diet and exercise.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a behavioral program combining carbohydrate-last eating and sequential exercise (aerobic before anaerobic or vice versa)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward simple, no-cost strategies — like eating vegetables before carbs or choosing which exercise to do first — to help children manage weight and reduce insulin resistance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a short 28-day camp study, so results may not last long-term or apply to everyday life. The effects of exercise and meal order may be small and vary by individual.
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DF Fit Anhui Wuhu
Wuhu, Anhui, 241303, China
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DF Fit Beijing Huairou
Beijing, 101499, China
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DF Fit Henan Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou, Henan, 451100, China
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DF Fit Liaoning Shenyang
Shenyang, Liaoning, 110326, China
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DF Fit Shandong Zibo
Zibo, Shandong, 256402, China
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DF Fit Shanghai Fengxian
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201418, China
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DF Fit Zhejiang Hangzhou
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311256, China
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DF Fit Zhejiang Jinhua
Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321035, China
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Peking University
Beijing, 100083, China
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