Effects of Recess Timing and Activity on Children's Eating Behaviors

This study aims to understand the interaction between school recess activity and duration and lunch choices among elementary school children

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Activity Behavior Behavior, Animal Diet Habit Feeding Behavior Health Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

8 year–11 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Parental/guardian consent
8-11 years of age

Exclusion criteria

No parental/guardian consent
Below 8 years and above 11 years

Treatment and study plan

Recess

Behavioral

Recess timing and duration effects on lunch intake

Primary outcomes

Objectively Measured Physical Activity during Recess

Time frame: Immediately following or before lunch

Secondary outcomes

Executive Function

Time frame: Measured within 1 week of Physical Activity Assessment

Early Adolescent Temperament and Trail Making Questionnaire
Weight Status

Time frame: Measured within 1 week of Physical Activity Assessment
Plate Waste at Lunch

Time frame: Immediately following or before recess

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Apr 18, 2017
Registry last updated: Jul 31, 2018

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