A new tool to assess dietary intake in children and adolescents
P-FITS: The Pediatric Food Intake Technology System
This study is creating a fun and easy online tool for kids aged 8-13 to help them track what they eat, so they can see how their meals stack up against healthy eating guidelines and learn to make better food choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Viocare, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931672 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing the Pediatric Food Intake Technology System (P-FITS), a web-based tool designed to accurately assess dietary intake among children and adolescents aged 8-13 years. By utilizing advanced technology, P-FITS aims to provide a visually appealing and user-friendly interface for children to self-report their food consumption. The tool will analyze dietary intakes and compare them to national recommendations, helping to identify nutritional gaps and promote healthier eating habits. This innovative approach addresses the current limitations of dietary assessment tools available for older children, particularly in the U.S.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 8-13 years who are interested in tracking their dietary intake.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 8-13 years or those who do not have access to the necessary technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary assessments, helping to promote better nutrition and health outcomes for children and adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using technology for dietary assessments, making this approach promising and relevant.
Where this research is happening
Princeton, United States
- Viocare, INC. — Princeton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weiss, Rick — Viocare, INC.
- Study coordinator: Weiss, Rick
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.