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Spud-tacular strategy: potatoes may boost veggie intake in preschoolers

NCT ID NCT07358390

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Penn State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 200 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Child: * Enrolled in participating Head Start classroom * Age 2-6 years old Parent: * Parent/guardian of a participating child * Age 18 years or older * Able to read and answer questions in English Teacher: * Teacher/teaching staff member of a participating Head State classroom * Age 18 years or older * Able to read and answer questions in English Exclusion Criteria: Child: * Allergy to potatoes * Children who are not able to understand and answer questions in English may participate in all parts of the study except for the taste test ratings, which require the child to communicate with the research assistant Parent: \- Child not enrolled in the study Teacher exclusion criteria: \- None

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  • Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States

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