Leucine needs in healthy school-age kids
This study looks at how much leucine, an important building block for protein, healthy school-age children need. It may help understand how to better support growth and development.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 6 to 10 years old.
- Your child is healthy with no long-term medical conditions.
- Your child's weight is within a normal range for their age.
- Your child hasn't recently lost weight or been sick (fever, vomiting, bad runny nose in the last 5 days).
- Your child is not taking any prescription medicines that affect protein or energy use.
- You and your child are willing to follow study procedures and give permission.
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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