Effect of Increased Physical Activity and Stopping Evening Snacking in Metabolic Health in Youth With Prediabetes
Baylor College of Medicine
Summary
Non-healthy eating habits and a lack of exercise contribute to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Evening snacking is linked to abnormal weight gain in adults and healthy adolescents. Most adolescents do not get enough exercise. This study aims to look at the benefits of more exercise and stopping evening snacking in youth with prediabetes. The study lasts 8 weeks, and participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a standard of care group.
Description
Poor nutrition in addition to a lack of physical activity play significant roles in childhood T2D development, primarily by negatively affecting adiposity and insulin action in concert with other T2D risk factors. Many aspects of nutrition, including frequency of eating, were examined in relation to obesity/increased adiposity and T2D risk. Previous studies suggest increased snacking may cause overeating, and potentially lead to weight gain. Findings from adolescents in the 2005-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), showed those with overweight/obesity consume more s…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 12–18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 12-18 years of age 2. Having a diagnosis of prediabetes 3. Engaging in frequent evening snacking 4. Inadequate physical activity Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of diabetes 2. Significant history of chronic disease 3. Evidence of significant liver or kidney disease; 4. Any hormone replacement therapy; and 5. Pregnancy.
Interventions
- Behavioral≥10,000 daily steps (≥5 days/week) and stopping evening snacking
Participants in the intervention arm will be asked to perform ≥10,000 daily steps (≥5 days/week) and omit evening snacking after 8:00 p.m.
Location
- Texas Children's Hospital / Children's Nutrition Research Center / Baylor College of MedicineHouston, Texas