Department of Food Science Needs Participants for Nutrition Study
Participants (parent/guardian and child) are needed for a study examining the effect of dietary supplementation on nutrient status in families receiving SNAP benefits or living in a food insecure environment. $500 compensation is offered.
The Department of Food Science at the University of Arkansas is recruiting families (defined as at least one parent/guardian) with at least one overweight/obese child between the ages of 6-12 years to participate in a nutrition study. Compensation will be provided ($500 cash). Families will receive all supplies and a monthly grocery stipend. In addition, no family members can have food allergies or food intolerances.
The study involves 6 visits to the University of Arkansas and the Food Science Department over a 12-14 week period and measurements of the following: height, weight, waist-to-hip ratio, blood collection via intravenous puncture; and 24-hour food intake records. The study may also require DXA for body composition for child
Families will be required to complete the study in full in order to receive compensation.
For more information, please contact the Baum Lab at baumlab@uark.edu to schedule a phone screening.
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Contacts
Jamie Baum, assistant professor of nutrition
Department of Food Science
479-575-4474,
baum@uark.edu
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