Lean protein in preschoolers: effects on thinking and health
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether adding lean protein (like pork) to your preschooler's meals can help with their thinking skills and overall health. It is a good fit if your child is between 2 and 5 and does not have certain health conditions or food restrictions.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 2 to 5 years old.
- Your child does not have food allergies.
- Your child is not taking any medications that affect appetite (like ADHD stimulants).
- Your child does not have diabetes or blood sugar problems.
- Your child does not have a digestive disease (such as Crohn's).
- Your family does not avoid pork for religious or cultural reasons, and you can communicate in English.
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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