Pulse Education and Children
Start Date
8/1/2026
Completion Date
12/31/2028
Summary
This parallel-arm, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-week pulse-focused nutrition intervention in school-aged children (6-13 years). The study aims to assess adherence to a pulse-based diet providing 1.5 cups of pulses per week and to examine the effects of whole-cooked pulse consumption on gut health, including gut microbiome composition, metabolomic profiles, and gut barrier function. Secondary objectives include evaluating the impact of pulse consumption on markers of metabolic health and inflammation. Forty participants will be randomized to either a pulse-focused nutrition education program with weekly provision of pre-measured pulses (black beans, lentils, and chickpeas) or a pulse-focused nutrition education program in which participants independently procure their own pulses. Participants will follow the assigned intervention for 6 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 6 years to 13 years
Interventions
Education Only
Education + Pulse Provision
Cooking Class
Conditions
Locations
The Gut Biome Lab
Tallahassee, Florida 32306
United States