Mediterranean diet study for toddlers
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether feeding toddlers a Mediterranean diet for 3 weeks, along with a 3-month nutrition education program for parents, improves their health, reduces inflammation, and supports healthy gut bacteria.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- Your child is between 2 and 3 years old.
- Your child was born full-term (at least 37 weeks) and weighed between 2.5 and 4.5 kg at birth.
- You can speak English and are willing to follow the Mediterranean diet for your toddler for 3 weeks.
- You are willing to join a nutrition education program for 3 months and provide a stool sample from your toddler.
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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