Project Healthy Eating in Children. A Study on the Health Effects of Fish Intake in Overweight Children

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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It has previously been seen that increased fish intake improves the metabolic health of overweight and obese adults, and animal protein improved metabolic health of obese rats. In this project the investigators will investigate whether increased intake of fish or meat improve metabolic health in children aged 9-12 years as well when replacing processed food. The hypothesis is that increased intake of unprocessed fish or meat will improve metabolic health in children as measured by glucose tolerance, lipid metabolism and inflammatory markers.

Official Title
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Title in Norwegian: Ung og Frisk. En Studie av Helseeffekter av Fiskeinntak i Overvektige Barn.

Conditions
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Healthy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Salmon Group
* Other: Cod Group
* Other: Meat Group


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: overweight (iso-BMI > 25) 9-12 years healthy Exclusion Criteria: diagnosed diseases such as diabetes, CVD, intestinal diseases, arthritis prescription medications affecting the metabolism of glucose, lipids or the immune system use of supplements containing long chain n-3 fatty acids high intake of fish food allergy

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 9 Years
Maximum Age: 12 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Salmon Group<br>Participants will eat 75 - 150 grams of salmon for dinner, three times a week for 12 weeks. | Other: Salmon Group<br>* The children are advised to eat at least 75g of salmon per serving, but no more than 150g<br>|
| Cod Group<br>Participants will eat 75-150 grams of cod for dinner, three times a week for 12 weeks. | Other: Cod Group<br>* The children are advised to eat at least 75g of cod per serving, but no more than 150g<br>|
| Meat Group<br>Participants will eat 75-150 grams of mixed meat for dinner, three times a week for 12 weeks. | Other: Meat Group<br>* The children are advised to eat at least 75g of meat per serving, but no more than 150g<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Changes in metabolic status (glucose, lipids, inflammation) | We will investigate any changes in the metabolic status by analyzing parameters affected by changes in glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism and inflammation. | Baseline and end of intervention period (12 weeks) | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Body composition |  | Baseline and end of intervention (12 weeks) | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Children, Age 9-12 years, Overweight (iso-BMI > 25)