Protein Requirements for Active Children
ConditionHealthy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age8-10
SponsorArkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
About this trial
There is reason to believe the current dietary reference intakes for dietary protein for children are too low. Furthermore, children with high levels of physical activity and fitness may require a higher requirement. To better understand the protein requirements in minimally and highly physically fit and active children 8-10 y old, investigators will use the indicator amino acid oxidation technique.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Inclusion Criteria
Boys or girls
Ages 8-10 years
All races
Disqualifiers
• Participants who have been excluded from participation in the study MI Energy (IRB Protocol: 260376)
Participants whose parents report any change in medical history that may potentially affect participation and/or study outcomes as determined by PI
Weight loss >3 kg in last 6 months
Taking medications that knowingly influences protein metabolism
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Dietary Supplement: Dietary supplement: Protein intake
Dietary supplementOral consumption of hourly experimental meals. Includes 4 meals containing a mixture of free amino acids, carbohydrates and fats from a protein-free formula mixture. The last 4 meals will contain labelled 13C phenylalanine.
Treatment groups
No treatment groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
13C Phenylalanine Oxidation
Urine and breath will be collected during the study to measure the rate of 13C phenylalanine oxidation
Time frame
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov