Whole foods for teens with obesity pilot study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether replacing processed foods with whole foods (like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) for 8 weeks can help reduce body fat in teens with obesity. Both the teen and a parent or caregiver will learn to prepare and eat healthier meals together.
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Who can take part
- Your teen must be between 10 and 18 years old and live with you full-time.
- Your teen must have obesity (BMI at or above the 95th percentile for their age).
- You and your teen must live in the Middle Tennessee area and be able to drive to Vanderbilt for visits.
- You, as the parent or caregiver, must have at least one metabolic risk factor (like being overweight, high blood pressure, or diabetes).
- Your teen must not have severe food allergies (to 3 or more food groups) or medical issues that make it hard to change their diet.
- You and your teen must be willing to try preparing and eating healthy foods and snacks at home for 8 weeks.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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