Dietary HabitsNCFS IINCT04286932
National Children's Food Survey II
An observational study of Dietary Habits and Life Style, run by University College Cork at 1 site in Ireland.
Trial summary
The overall objective of this project is to establish for the Republic of Ireland (ROI) a nationally representative database of food consumption in children aged 5-12 years to update 2003-04 data for this group and to complement more recent data on preschool children and adults. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 5 to 12 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Dietary Habits, Life Style, Body Weight
- How many people
- 600 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIreland
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2017to 1 Jun 2018
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 5 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Child
Study population: Primary school children living in Ireland; 5-12y; representative of age, gender, social class, location of residence
Who may be able to join
- Attending primary school
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: National Children's Food Consumption Survey II
The overall objective of this project is to establish for the Republic of Ireland (ROI) a nationally representative database of food consumption in children aged 5-12 years to update 2003-04 data for this group and to complement more recent data on preschool children and adults. The survey will be comparable with existing survey data in ROI and with surveys in UK (GB \& NI). The ROI database will be designed to address both nutrition and food safety issues of relevance to the development and implementation of public health policy, food safety risk assessment and to the needs of the food industry. In addition to detailed data on food consumption, data will be also be collected on body weight, lifestyle, including physical activity, determinants of food choice, urine, and composition of foods and food recipes. Food composition databases will be updated and restructured to facilitate future analyses of food ingredients, packaging materials, residues, contaminants, allergens, bioactives and microorganisms. Urine samples will be stored to facilitate future analyses nutrition and metabolic indicators, markers of food intake and for estimating exposure to food chemicals. Data will be analysed to estimate intakes of foods and nutrients and compliance with dietary recommendations, to establish the prevalence of overweight and obesity, to investigate physical activity patterns and compliance with guidelines, to identify psychological, social and attitudinal determinants of food choice and eating behaviour. Salt intake will be estimated from urine excretion. Findings will be disseminated to relevant stakeholders. The project will be carried out by a multi-disciplinary research team with strong linkages to related on-going research in food and health sciences.
- Conditions
- Dietary Habits, Life Style, Body Weight
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding Behavior, Body Weight
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 5-12y | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Food and nutrient intake of Irish children (5-12y)
Participating families were asked to record detailed information on the amount and type of all foods, drinks and nutritional supplements consumed by the child over four consecutive days (including one weekend day) in a food diary. Participants were provided with digital food scales and asked to weigh as many foods as possible, including leftovers. Where foods were not weighed, researchers used age-appropriate photographic food atlases, standard portion sizes and household measures at subsequent visits to help with quantifying the amount of food consumed. Participants were encouraged to keep food packaging to provide further detail on the foods consumed. Nutrient intakes were estimated from food intakes using tables of food composition.
Measured: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Anthropometry measurements of Irish children (5-12y)
Physical measurements (height, weight, % body fat, and waist and hip circumference) of the children were made.
Measured: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Health and Lifestyle Characteristics of Irish children (5-12y)
Participants and parents/guardians completed a questionnaire on general health and lifestyle.
Measured: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Food Choice Behaviour of Irish children (5-12y)
Participants and parents/guardians completed questionnaires on determinants of food choice and eating behaviours for the child.
Measured: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Physical Activity Measurements of Irish children (5-8y)
Physical activity was estimated using the validated Child Physical Activity Questionnaire (C-PAQ) in 5-8 year olds.
Measured: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Physical Activity Measurements of Irish children (9-12y)
Physical activity was estimated using the the Youth Physical Activity Questionnaire (Y-PAQ) in 9-12 year olds.
Measured: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Urine sample collection and analysis of Irish children (5-12y)
A single first-void morning urine sample was also collected from children during the recording period to estimate sodium and potassium intake.
Measured: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2020
- Study start1 Apr 2017
- Primary completion31 May 2018
- Study completion1 Jun 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Dietary HabitsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 600 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University College Cork
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University College Dublin, Dublin Institute of Technology
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Janette Walton, University College Cork
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04286932
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 15 F 673
- Acronym
- NCFS II
- Status last verified
- Nov 2020
- First submitted
- 15 May 2017
- Last updated
- 5 Nov 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Nov 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- National Children's Food Consumption Survey II
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04286932
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NCFS II / 15 F 673
- Conditions
- Dietary Habits, Life Style, Body Weight
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 600 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University College CorkUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University College Dublin, Dublin Institute of Technology
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The overall objective of this project is to establish for the Republic of Ireland (ROI) a nationally representative database of food consumption in children aged 5-12 years to update 2003-04 data for this group and to complement more recent data on preschool children and adults. The survey will be comparable with existing survey data in ROI and with surveys in UK (GB \& NI). The ROI database will be designed to address both nutrition and food safety issues of relevance to the development and implementation of public health policy, food safety risk assessment and to the needs of the food industry. In addition to detailed data on food consumption, data will be also be collected on body weight, lifestyle, including physical activity, determinants of food choice, urine, and composition of foods and food recipes. Food composition databases will be updated and restructured to facilitate future analyses of food ingredients, packaging materials, residues, contaminants, allergens, bioactives and microorganisms. Urine samples will be stored to facilitate future analyses nutrition and metabolic indicators, markers of food intake and for estimating exposure to food chemicals. Data will be analysed to estimate intakes of foods and nutrients and compliance with dietary recommendations, to establish the prevalence of overweight and obesity, to investigate physical activity patterns and compliance with guidelines, to identify psychological, social and attitudinal determinants of food choice and eating behaviour. Salt intake will be estimated from urine excretion. Findings will be disseminated to relevant stakeholders. The project will be carried out by a multi-disciplinary research team with strong linkages to related on-going research in food and health sciences.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 5-12y | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 5 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Primary school children living in Ireland; 5-12y; representative of age, gender, social class, location of residence
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Attending primary school
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Food and nutrient intake of Irish children (5-12y)
Time frame: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Participating families were asked to record detailed information on the amount and type of all foods, drinks and nutritional supplements consumed by the child over four consecutive days (including one weekend day) in a food diary. Participants were provided with digital food scales and asked to weigh as many foods as possible, including leftovers. Where foods were not weighed, researchers used age-appropriate photographic food atlases, standard portion sizes and household measures at subsequent visits to help with quantifying the amount of food consumed. Participants were encouraged to keep food packaging to provide further detail on the foods consumed. Nutrient intakes were estimated from food intakes using tables of food composition.
Anthropometry measurements of Irish children (5-12y)
Time frame: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Physical measurements (height, weight, % body fat, and waist and hip circumference) of the children were made.
Health and Lifestyle Characteristics of Irish children (5-12y)
Time frame: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Participants and parents/guardians completed a questionnaire on general health and lifestyle.
Food Choice Behaviour of Irish children (5-12y)
Time frame: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Participants and parents/guardians completed questionnaires on determinants of food choice and eating behaviours for the child.
Physical Activity Measurements of Irish children (5-8y)
Time frame: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Physical activity was estimated using the validated Child Physical Activity Questionnaire (C-PAQ) in 5-8 year olds.
Physical Activity Measurements of Irish children (9-12y)
Time frame: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Physical activity was estimated using the the Youth Physical Activity Questionnaire (Y-PAQ) in 9-12 year olds.
Urine sample collection and analysis of Irish children (5-12y)
Time frame: Jan 2017-Dec 2019
A single first-void morning urine sample was also collected from children during the recording period to estimate sodium and potassium intake.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Nov 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Dietary Habits and Life Style, run by University College Cork at 1 site in Ireland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Nov 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Ireland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Food and nutrient intake of Irish children (5-12y) (time frame: Jan 2017-Dec 2019). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Nov 2020.