Child Development Clinical Trial
— FLAVOUROfficial title:
Flavour Programming: Fruit and Vegetable Format Palatability
Verified date | October 2018 |
Source | University of Aberdeen |
Contact | n/a |
Is FDA regulated | No |
Health authority | |
Study type | Observational |
Infants have an inborn preference for sweet and umami flavours and dislike sour and bitter, but there is evidence that sensory experiences beginning early in development can modify these preferences in favour ultimately of healthier food choices. Babies are first exposed to flavour in utero and then later through breast/formula milk. This can be manipulated to influence liking and consumption of individual foods with specific high-intensity flavours postnatally. There are no prospective studies evaluating the impact of increasing maternal fruit and vegetable intake during late pregnancy on a child's subsequent acceptance of fruit and vegetables, particularly those with a sour/bitter taste. The hypothesis is that an intervention to increase maternal intake of fruit and vegetables in late pregnancy will enhance fetal flavour exposure and make infants more likely to accept a wide variety of fruit and vegetables in childhood. Before testing this hypothesis, the investigators need to evaluate the general acceptance and taste profile of the fruit and vegetable formats that we intend to offer to pregnant women.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 59 |
Est. completion date | June 1, 2018 |
Est. primary completion date | May 1, 2018 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
Gender | Female |
Age group | 18 Years to 45 Years |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - For the non-pregnant cohort: women of childbearing age with no major health issues and who currently struggle to meet the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day. - For the pregnant cohort: women who are >16 and <32 weeks pregnant (with no major health issues) and who currently struggle to meet the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day. Exclusion Criteria: - Men and anyone who is unable to understand the participant information sheet and/or to speak, read or understand the English language (as the investigators do not have the resources to translate the materials) - Women with known food allergies/intolerances or who are smokers, vegetarians or vegans - Anyone using medication known to impact taste perception e.g. asthma inhalers - Anyone with a hormone imbalance or metabolic disease that impacts their ability to taste - Anyone with a history of an eating disorder - Pregnant women with a history of recurring miscarriage or a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarium (severe nausea and vomiting), gestational diabetes or gestational hypertension or any other major pregnancy complication. |
Country | Name | City | State |
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United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen, The Rowett Institute | Aberdeen |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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University of Aberdeen |
United Kingdom,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Palatability of defined foods using a nine point scale | The two taste sessions will be done between 1 and 10 days apart dependant on volunteer availability | 9 months |
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