The UB Toddler Tastes Study is Recruiting! | Kids Out and About Buffalo

The UB Toddler Tastes Study is Recruiting!

Do you have an 18- to 36-month old child? The UB Child Health and Behavior Lab is recruiting toddlers to measure their reactions to tasting vegetables. You and your child will complete an initial study visit at our lab on University at Buffalo's South Campus, followed by 8 vegetable tastings to be completed at home over a 4-week period, and then a final study visit at our lab. Eligible families can earn up to $150 for participating.

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We are conducting a study about young children and vegetables. Participating children will be invited to taste a vegetable in our lab and will also complete at-home tastings.

 

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA INCLUDE:

  • Child must be 18 to 36-months-old
  • Child must be generally healthy
  • Parent/guardian must be at least 18 years old
  • Parent/guardian must be fluent in English
  • Families also must meet criteria related to household income, primary caregiver status, and child eating behavior

               

Participation in this research study involves an initial study visit at our lab on University at Buffalo's South Campus, followed by 8 brief vegetable tasting activities to be completed at home over a 4-week period, and then a final study visit at our lab. Each lab visit is no longer than 60 minutes. Children will be served a vegetable to taste, and parents will complete surveys and an interview. Participating families can receive up to $150, plus all supplies needed for the at-home tastings. Participation is voluntary.

 

For more information:

Call the Recruitment Team at 716-829-6694, email: ubhablab@gmail.com or visit https://redcap.buffalo.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=JNEFAXKPFTJA43C7 to fill out an eligibility survey (takes about 5 minutes).


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Location:

3435 Main St.
Buffalo, NY, 14214
United States

Phone:

7162351769
Contact name: 
Rachel Fan
Email address: 
Dates: 
03/19/2025
03/20/2025
03/21/2025
Time: 
9:00AM