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Training young taste buds: study tests if Low-Sugar snacks can curb Kids' sweet tooth

NCT ID NCT03631992

Disease control Sponsor: Temple University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether repeatedly offering children lower-sugar snacks, along with nutrition education for their mothers, can reduce how much added sugar kids eat and shift their preference for sweetness. About 172 mother-child pairs participate, with children receiving either low-sugar snacks or regular snacks over time. Researchers measure changes in children's liking and intake of low-sugar foods, as well as overall added sugar consumption.

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Active substance
Low-sugar snacks and nutrition education
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help children develop healthier eating habits and reduce added sugar intake, potentially lowering risks of obesity and related diseases.
What could go wrong
This is a small behavioral study, and results may not apply broadly. Children's taste preferences are hard to change long-term, and the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted data collection.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

172 people

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Started

Oct 2018

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking mother 18 years or older * Mother has primary responsibility for the eligible child's care * Mother has primary responsibility for feeding the eligible child * Mother is responsible for purchasing food for the family * Mother must be willing to refrain from eating food and beverages high in added sugars in the eligible child's presence for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Child is in full-day daycare or school * Child is currently on a special diet (e.g. weight management programs) * Child has severe food allergies (e.g. gluten, peanuts) * Child has medical conditions know to affect growth or eating (e.g. diabetes, cystic fibrosis) * Mother is a current smoker

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Development, child

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Monell Chemical Senses Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Temple University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States

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