Clinical trial
Milk-Tot Study: Impact of Whole Versus Low-fat Milk on Child Health
Recruiting now · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT06230510
What this study is about
In the U.S. it is recommended that children consume whole cow's milk (3.5% fat) from ages 1 to 2 years to support rapid early growth and brain development, and then at age 2 years transition to low-fat (1%) or non-fat milk to reduce saturated fat and calorie intake. To date, few studies have examined the optimal milk type for children to prevent obesity. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of consumption of whole versus 1% milk on child adiposity.
Basic eligibility
Full registry criteria
Treatments and study arms
Introduction of Milk Type
Beginning at approximately age 2, milk (equivalent to 2 cups/day) will be provided at no cost to the family for one year.
Child Nutrition Counseling
Parent/caregivers will receive quarterly phone-based counseling by a Registered Dietitian (RD) on how to introduce the toddler to the assigned milk and the importance of continuing to drink the assigned milk for the one year.
Primary outcomes
Waist-to-height ratios will be calculated using measured height in m and waist circumference in m.
Study locations
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