Food for thought: thinking skills and eating in children
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how children's thinking skills (like planning and self-control) affect their eating habits. It may help parents understand how to support healthy eating in young kids.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 4 to 6 years old.
- You are the main person who feeds your child (outside of daycare or school).
- You are your child's legal guardian.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- Your child does not have any major food allergies.
- Your child does not take medication, have a developmental disability, or a medical condition affecting eating or growth (including color blindness).
- Your child is not in foster care.
Quick eligibility check
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