Study Title: Evaluating Efficacy of Technology-Enabled Nutritional Education On Discretionary Snack Intake for Children Ages 8-12
Investigators: Dr. Julia Olayanju, Principal Investigator at the FoodNiche Institute and Assistant Professor, Saint Elizabeth University. Dr. Uma Naidoo, Director, Nutritional Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Study Duration: 6 weeks
Target Population: Children aged 8-12 years
Table of Contents
- Study Overview
- Objectives and Hypotheses
- Study Design Preparation
- Recruitment and Ethical Considerations
- Study Execution
- Data Collection Protocol
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation and Reporting
1. Study Overview
2. Objectives and Hypotheses
Primary Objective:
To determine the efficacy of technology-enabled nutrition education in influencing healthier snack choices among children. This study will examine how targeted nutrition education impacts snack choices in children aged 8-12. The study design includes both intervention and control groups, allowing comparison between those who receive education resources and those who do not. Also, comparing those who receive nutrition education via gamified technology-enabled devices and those who do not. This study has been approved by the STEU Institutional Review Board.
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