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The Combined Effects of Energy Density and Variety on Intake

No phase Interventional Eating Behaviors

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In plain language

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Low Variety, High Variety, Low ED, High ED.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Eating Behaviors. Basic parameters: 20 years — 60 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
United States
Next step
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Overview

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence independent fn combined influence of variety and energy density on food intake at a meal. Additionally, individual characteristics will be examined for their influence on the effects of variety and energy density on intake.

Interventions

  • Other Low Variety
    Only one food served
  • Other High Variety
    Three foods served
  • Other Low ED
    Foods are low in energy density
  • Other High ED
    Foods are high in energy density

Primary outcome measures

  • Change in food intake [Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in energy intake [Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
Secondary outcome measures (12)
  • Change in water intake [Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in meal duration [Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in eating rate [Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in sip count [Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in bite count [Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in bite size [Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in switching between bites and sips [Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in rating of liking of the taste of food samples [Time frame: From before the test meal to after the test meal in weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in rating of desire to eat food samples [Time frame: From before the test meal to after the test meal in weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in rating of thirst [Time frame: From before the test meal to after the test meal in weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in rating of hunger [Time frame: From before the test meal to after the test meal in weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Change in rating of nausea [Time frame: From before the test meal to after the test meal in weeks 1, 2, 3, 4]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Regularly consume 3 meals per day
  • Like, are willing to eat, and do not have allergies to the study foods
  • Are willing to refrain from drinking alcohol the day before study visits
  • Are willing to consume a consistent breakfast the day of study visits
  • Have a BMI between 18.5-29.9 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

  • Experienced a weight change >5 kg in the past month
  • Are a smoker
  • Are an athlete in training
  • Take medications or have a health condition known to affect appetite
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder or depression
  • Specialize in the fields of psychology or nutritional sciences.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Basic science

Study locations

United States · 1 center
  • Cornell University — Ithaca

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07663214 · IRB0150706

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗