Snack study: do extra treats make tots eat more?
NCT ID NCT02207049
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small pilot study looked at whether giving snacks to preschoolers changes how many calories they eat overall. Twenty children aged 3 to 5 were given snacks either as part of their daily calorie needs or in addition to them. Researchers measured total calories from food and drink over three weeks. The goal was to better understand how snacking influences energy intake in young children.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2014
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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3 to 5 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 3 -to- 5 years of age * enrolled at the Early Learning Center for the full day program * have guardian consent to participate * like the foods served Exclusion Criteria: * have allergies or intolerances to the foods being served * not able to use a spoon * did not attend all feeding sessions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States
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