The Influence of Water Intake on Snack Intake in Children
Eating Behaviors
What this study involves
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- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 6 years - 12 years
- Sex eligible
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Participants
- 0 Actual
These are starting points, not an eligibility decision. The research team must review the full requirements.
Challenges related to participant recruitment.
About the research
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of including water as a beverage at a snack on food intake in children.
Who may be able to participate?
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Like, are willing to eat study food
- Does not have allergies, food restrictions or health issues that prevent them from consuming study food
- Will attend summer camp during both of the scheduled study visits
Exclusion Criteria:
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- Assignment
- Random assignment
- Masking
- Single masked
Snack with water
Snack served with water
Other: Snack with water
Snack without water
Snack served without water
Other: Snack without water
Snack with water OTHER
Snack served with water
Snack without water OTHER
Snack served without water
What researchers are measuring
Outcome measures describe what is being studied. They are not proof that a treatment works.
Primary measures
Change in food intake
Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Weight (grams) of the food consumed
Change in energy intake
Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Energy (kcal) of the food consumed
Secondary measures
Change in rating of liking of the taste of food sample
Time frame: From before the snack to after the snack in study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Measured on a 100-mm visual analogue scale ranging from super yucky (0 mm) to super yummy (100 mm).
Change in rating of thirst
Time frame: From before the snack to after the snack in study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Measured on a 100-mm visual analogue scale ranging from not at all thirsty (0 mm) to extremely thirsty (100 mm)
Change in rating of fullness
Time frame: From before to after the snack in study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Measured on a 4-point scale ranging from completely empty (1) to completely full (4)
Snack duration
Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Time (min) spent consuming the snack
Other measures
Water intake
Time frame: Study visit 1 (day 1), and study visit 2 (day 2)
Weight (grams) water consumed
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Study team and timeline
- Lead sponsor
- Cornell University
- Study start
- Aug 1, 2026 Actual
- Primary completion
- Aug 1, 2026 Actual
- Study completion
- Aug 1, 2026 Actual
- First posted
- Jul 2, 2026 Actual
- Last updated
- Nov 10, 2026 Actual
Official study contacts
No central contact is listed. Check the locations and the official record.
Official study title
Investigating the Influence of Consuming Water as a Beverage on Intake of a Snack in Children
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Retrieved: Nov 12, 2026 · Last registry update: Nov 10, 2026