Ryerson University - Research Study Opportunity for Children
Ryerson University, Nutrition and Food, Nutrition Discovery Labs
On the morning of each of the 5 study sessions, your child will arrive at the lab after a 12-hour overnight fast. Your child will be given a breakfast that contains a baked potato, mashed potatoes, French fries, or white bread. Your child will be asked to consume each of these breakfast options, or skip breakfast. Your child will be asked to complete subjective ratings on appetite and well-being at seven time-points throughout each session, followed by a lunch 2 hours after breakfast. Lastly, you will complete a food record describing what your child ate for the rest of the day of the study session.
Eligibility Criteria
All genders
9 to 14 years old
Healthy
Non-breakfast skipper
Not taking medication
No allergies/intolerances to potatoes/gluten/soy/mustard/dairy
Study Tasks
Eat breakfast
Answer questions about subjective appetite
Eat lunch
Ethics
This research study has been reviewed and approved by the Ryerson Research Ethics Board (REB2017-330).
Keywords
Activity and Time
Health and Wellness, Food and Drink
Clinical Trial
Weekends
2.5 hour(s) - 3 hour(s) per session
5 session(s)
A 1-hour information session will also be held with the prospective participant and the parent/guardian prior to the five study sessions.
Compensation
$250
Study Address
44 Gerrard Street East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 1G3
Earn $250