Added Sugar Intake, Sweet Taste Phenotypes and Biomarkers

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

277 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-08-29

Study Completion Date

2022-09-01

Brief Summary

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The goals of this cross-sectional study on a racially diverse group of children (3-10y) and their mothers are to determine whether the relationship between sweet taste phenotypes differed among mother-daughter and mother-son dyads and to determine the predictive value of a hair biomarker (delta13C). Given the widespread overconsumption of added sugars, and the associated burden of disease, improving surveillance measures and developing strategies to reduce added sugar intake, especially among the youngest members of society, are public health priorities.

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Detailed Description

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This is a single-site cross-sectional study designed to investigate the relationship of sweet taste phenotypes among mother-child dyads and assess the predictive value of a hair biomarker for sweet taste phenotypes. For each participant, we will collect 2-day 24-hour dietary recalls to determine added sugar intake; directly assess the level of sweet taste most preferred; measure liking/disliking of sweet tasting foods and beverages; collect anthropometric measures; and collect at least 3 cm of hair for biomarker analyses. Mothers will also complete a variety of questionnaires on parenting and child behavior.

Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Hair that is greater than or equal to 3 cm in length
* Child is between the ages of 3 and 10 years and adult is between the ages of 18 and 70
* Access to electronic device including Smartphone, iPad, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer for participation in remote study visits.