Trial | NCT01720589  Report issue

Title

Effect of Dietary Fat Cooking Blend on Energy Expenditure in Children
Development of Rich & Creamy Melt® Organic Cooking Blend for Oxidative Stability and Reducing Childhood Obesity

  • Phase

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Interventional

  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted

  • Study Participants

    5
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a cooking oil blend of dietary fats rich in medium chain triglycerides on energy expenditure and food intake in overweight and obese children.
Study Started
Oct 31
2012
Primary Completion
Feb 28
2013
Study Completion
Feb 28
2013
Last Update
May 30
2013
Estimate

Dietary Supplement Melt (test oil)

Dietary Supplement Corn oil (control)

Melt (test oil) Experimental

Participants will consume a muffin containing 20 g of dietary fat provided by the test oil and their energy expenditure will be measure post-prandially for 6 hours. At the end of the measurement period, participants will consume a cookie containing 10 g of fat provided by the test oil and their food intake at an ad libitum meal will be measured 1 hour later.

Corn oil (control) Active Comparator

Participants will consume a muffin containing 20 g of dietary fat provided by the control oil and their energy expenditure will be measure post-prandially for 6 hours. At the end of the measurement period, participants will consume a cookie containing 10 g of fat provided by the control oil and their food intake at an ad libitum meal will be measured 1 hour later.

Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

age 15-18
body mass index 85% percentile or higher for age/sex
weight stable

Exclusion Criteria:

±5 lbs weight change in the the 3 months prior
use of medications
dietary allergies
metabolic disorder
eating disorder
behavioral or psychological disorders
No Results Posted