Fit Child - Clinical Study on Weight Control
Fit Child - Clinical Study on Weight Control
Children with abnormal weight development of BMI will be given either placebo or a probiotic
 protein formula and measures of weigh gain during a 3-mont treatment will be conducted
In this study, children with abnormal weight development of BMI will be recruited and the gut
 microbiota will be modified using one of there treatment schedules. The subjects will be
 divided into three groups 1) receiving a daily drink with protein drink with a probiotic
 Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG or 2) placebo drink and/or 3) drink with Lactobacillus rhamnosus
 GG.

 The children will give a faecal sample in the beginning and at the end and similarly also a
 blood sample. The faecal sample will be used for analysis of microbiota and differences in
 microbiota between the groups. Blood samples will be analysed for obesity related biomarkers.

 Body weight is followed at home and at frequent intervals of the study and analyses made for
 overweight related biomarkers.
Inclusion Criteria: 2-5 year old child with early weight gain and abnormal BMI, parental
 concern on weight gain/development

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 Exclusion Criteria:Medicines influencing gastric or intestinal function, antibiotic
 treatment during the last 6 months, use of specific probiotics