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Brighter Bites - Access, Continuity and Education With Fruits and Vegetables (Brighter Bites)

Primary Purpose

Childhood Obesity

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Brighter Bites
CATCH
Sponsored by
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Childhood Obesity

Eligibility Criteria

5 Years - 7 Years (Child)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Child is in enrolled in the 1st grade in the participating school

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Sites / Locations

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Brighter Bites

Comparison

Arm Description

Children of families in the intervention group will also receive the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) school-based curriculum in addition to families receiving fresh fruits and vegetables to take home from school once a week along with nutrition education for 8 weeks in Fall and 8 weeks in Spring semesters of the school year.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

change intake of servings of fruits and vegetables for the child as assessed using the parent-reported food frequency questionnaire
Child dietary intake was measured using the parent-reported Block Kids Food validated screener to assess children's intake by food group, with outcomes measured in number of servings. The focus of this tool is on intake of fruit and fruit juices, vegetables, potatoes (including French fries), whole grains, meat/poultry/fish, dairy, legumes, saturated fat, "added sugars" (in sweetened cereals, soft drinks, and sweets). A secondary analysis produces estimates for intake of sugary beverages (both kcal and frequency). Individual portion sizes are asked. This screener takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Servings of fruits and vegetables consumed are cumulatively reported.

Secondary Outcome Measures

change in intake of grams of sugar for the child as assessed using the parent-reported food frequency questionnaire
Child dietary intake was measured using the parent-reported Block Kids Food validated screener to assess children's intake by food group, with outcomes measured in number of servings. The focus of this tool is on intake of fruit and fruit juices, vegetables, potatoes (including French fries), whole grains, meat/poultry/fish, dairy, legumes, saturated fat, "added sugars" (in sweetened cereals, soft drinks, and sweets). A secondary analysis produces estimates for intake of sugary beverages (both kcal and frequency). Individual portion sizes are asked. This screener takes about 10-12 minutes to complete.
change in intake of grams of fat for the child as assessed using the parent-reported food frequency questionnaire
Child dietary intake was measured using the parent-reported Block Kids Food validated screener to assess children's intake by food group, with outcomes measured in number of servings. The focus of this tool is on intake of fruit and fruit juices, vegetables, potatoes (including French fries), whole grains, meat/poultry/fish, dairy, legumes, saturated fat, "added sugars" (in sweetened cereals, soft drinks, and sweets). A secondary analysis produces estimates for intake of sugary beverages (both kcal and frequency). Individual portion sizes are asked. This screener takes about 10-12 minutes to complete.
change in intake of servings of fruits and vegetables for the parent as assessed using the parent-reported food frequency questionnaire
The validated 10-item Fruits and Vegetables Screener by the National Institutes of Health was administered to parents to determine the total number of servings of fruits and vegetables consumed daily.
change in availability of fruits and vegetables in the home as assessed using parent-reported surveys
Parents completed a self-report survey measuring frequency of availability of fresh fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks at home during the past 7 days.

Full Information

First Posted
March 24, 2016
Last Updated
March 31, 2016
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02726529
Brief Title
Brighter Bites - Access, Continuity and Education With Fruits and Vegetables
Acronym
Brighter Bites
Official Title
Brighter Bites - Access, Continuity and Education With Fruits and Vegetables
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2016
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 2013 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
June 2015 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
undefined (undefined)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of the research is to find out how well a new nutrition program works for elementary school students and their families. This program is called Brighter Bites. Brighter Bites is a school-based program that teaches students and their parents about the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables and how to prepare them in tasty, healthy ways. This project is being carried out at six elementary schools in Houston, Texas. Up to 600 first grade students and their parents/guardians are expected to join this project.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Childhood Obesity

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
710 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Brighter Bites
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Children of families in the intervention group will also receive the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) school-based curriculum in addition to families receiving fresh fruits and vegetables to take home from school once a week along with nutrition education for 8 weeks in Fall and 8 weeks in Spring semesters of the school year.
Arm Title
Comparison
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Brighter Bites
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
CATCH
Intervention Description
The comparison schools received training in implementing the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) school-based health promotion program
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
change intake of servings of fruits and vegetables for the child as assessed using the parent-reported food frequency questionnaire
Description
Child dietary intake was measured using the parent-reported Block Kids Food validated screener to assess children's intake by food group, with outcomes measured in number of servings. The focus of this tool is on intake of fruit and fruit juices, vegetables, potatoes (including French fries), whole grains, meat/poultry/fish, dairy, legumes, saturated fat, "added sugars" (in sweetened cereals, soft drinks, and sweets). A secondary analysis produces estimates for intake of sugary beverages (both kcal and frequency). Individual portion sizes are asked. This screener takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Servings of fruits and vegetables consumed are cumulatively reported.
Time Frame
baseline to 16 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
change in intake of grams of sugar for the child as assessed using the parent-reported food frequency questionnaire
Description
Child dietary intake was measured using the parent-reported Block Kids Food validated screener to assess children's intake by food group, with outcomes measured in number of servings. The focus of this tool is on intake of fruit and fruit juices, vegetables, potatoes (including French fries), whole grains, meat/poultry/fish, dairy, legumes, saturated fat, "added sugars" (in sweetened cereals, soft drinks, and sweets). A secondary analysis produces estimates for intake of sugary beverages (both kcal and frequency). Individual portion sizes are asked. This screener takes about 10-12 minutes to complete.
Time Frame
baseline to 16 weeks
Title
change in intake of grams of fat for the child as assessed using the parent-reported food frequency questionnaire
Description
Child dietary intake was measured using the parent-reported Block Kids Food validated screener to assess children's intake by food group, with outcomes measured in number of servings. The focus of this tool is on intake of fruit and fruit juices, vegetables, potatoes (including French fries), whole grains, meat/poultry/fish, dairy, legumes, saturated fat, "added sugars" (in sweetened cereals, soft drinks, and sweets). A secondary analysis produces estimates for intake of sugary beverages (both kcal and frequency). Individual portion sizes are asked. This screener takes about 10-12 minutes to complete.
Time Frame
baseline to 16 weeks
Title
change in intake of servings of fruits and vegetables for the parent as assessed using the parent-reported food frequency questionnaire
Description
The validated 10-item Fruits and Vegetables Screener by the National Institutes of Health was administered to parents to determine the total number of servings of fruits and vegetables consumed daily.
Time Frame
baseline to 16 weeks
Title
change in availability of fruits and vegetables in the home as assessed using parent-reported surveys
Description
Parents completed a self-report survey measuring frequency of availability of fresh fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks at home during the past 7 days.
Time Frame
baseline to 16 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
5 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
7 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Child is in enrolled in the 1st grade in the participating school Exclusion Criteria: None
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD
Organizational Affiliation
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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