About this trial
The goal of this study is to 1) use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate the effect of nutritious foods on inflammation in the human hypothalamus of children and 2) assess the feasibility and acceptability of nutritious food feeding intervention strategies in children with overweight or obesity.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Study1: Adult caregiver and Child age 9-11y. Willing to come to in-person focus group
Study 2: Age 9-11y, BMI ≥85th and ≤95th percentile for age and sex
Study 3:Adult caregiver with child who qualify for free or reduced-cost lunch in WA State. Child age 9-11y and with overweight.
Disqualifiers
Significant health conditions including type 2 diabetes
History of major weight loss or eating disorder
Current use of medications known to alter appetite or body weight (e.g., stimulants for ADHD)
Documented cognitive disorder
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Diet modification
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Washington
Lead sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator