Join a CNRC Nutrition Study!
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CNRC researchers invite Houston-area babies, breastfeeding moms, kids, adolescents, and entire families to join the following CNRC Nutrition Studies. Houston-area residents are invited to participate in the following nutrition research projects designed to help CNRC scientists learn more about the nutritional needs of children. Free transportation and parking are available.
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Childhood and Adolescent Growth and Development Studies
New! Video and Web Games for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Children, 10 to 12 year olds, who love to play computer games, are needed for a 6-month study to learn if video or web games can help children eat healthier and be more physically active. Must be fluent in English, have high-speed Internet connection at home, love playing on computers, and be available for 4 visits to CNRC within 6 months. Stipend. Call Marilyn, 713-798-7002.
New! FIRSSt Food Groups
8 to 13 year olds are needed for a study to learn how kids group pictures of foods into food groups using an iMac computer. Must be fluent in English, and be available for 1 visit to CNRC in December, January or February. Stipend. Call Shelby, 713-798-0507.
Carbohydrate and Sugar Metabolism
Metabolism study for normal-weight and overweight teens
Normal-weight and overweight Hispanic teens ages 13 to 17 years are needed for metabolism studies. The teens should be healthy, not on medications and not have a diabetic parent or sibling. They should not be enrolled in sports or currently trying to diet or lose weight. Study includes 12 weeks of supervised exercise with an exercise physiologist. Stipend. Call Marilyn, 713-798-7002.
Studies for Women
Breast-Feeding Studies
New mothers, 18-35 years old, healthy, non-obese, not taking any medications (including birth control) and exclusively breastfeeding infants less than 10 weeks of age are needed for two studies investigating metabolic factors that affect breast milk production. Participants should not have parents or siblings with diabetes. Stipend. Call Marilyn, 713-798-7002.
