Penn State University
The purpose of this study is to examine whether incorporating potatoes into meals-either paired with other vegetables or served as a first course-can improve preschoolers' vegetable intake, reduce excess energy intake, and improve overall diet quality. Findings will be used to inform whether potatoes, a well-liked and commonly consumed vegetable, could be leveraged in several ways to improve the overall diet quality of children.
The overall object of this study is to test potato-based strategies to improve diet quality in preschool age children. The specific aims are: Aim 1: Determine if pairing potatoes with other less-preferred vegetables increases liking and intake of the non-potato vegetables. Aim 2: Determine if potato-based dishes can be used strategically to reduce intake of more energy-dense entrees. The effect of potato-based dishes on vegetable intake and total energy intake will be tested across four lunch-time sessions in preschool classrooms. Each lunch session will be randomly assigned to one of the p…
Inclusion Criteria: Child: * Enrolled in participating Head Start classroom * Age 2-6 years old Parent: * Parent/guardian of a participating child * Age 18 years or older * Able to read and answer questions in English Teacher: * Teacher/teaching staff member of a participating Head State classroom * Age 18 years or older * Able to read and answer questions in English Exclusion Criteria: Child: * Allergy to potatoes * Children who are not able to understand and answer questions in English may participate in all parts of the study except for the taste test ratings, which require the chi…
A mixed dish of potatoes and other vegetables will be served at lunch
A potato dish will be served as an appetizer at lunch prior to the main course
A potato dish and a vegetable dish will be served separately at lunch
No potato dish will be served at lunch
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