About this trial
Most of the time, body weight is evaluated by looking at the ratio of your weight to your height. This measurement is called body mass index or BMI. However, BMI does not account for what your body is actually made up of (e.g., body fat versus muscle), which may be more important for determining cardiovascular disease risk. The investigators aim to understand vascular health in females with a "healthy" BMI with differing amounts of body fat and muscle mass. We will have participants come to the lab for two different study visits. At one visit, participants will eat a meal high in fat, and at the other visit, participants will undergo a stress task.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
You are 18-50 years old
Your biological sex is female
BMI is in "normal" category (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) - this BMI requirement is due to our research aims
You are not pregnant or expecting to become pregnant
Disqualifiers
You are not 18-50 years old
Your biological sex is not female
Your BMI is not in the "normal" category (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) - this BMI requirement is due to our research aims
You are pregnant or expecting to become pregnant (females only)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- high-fat meal
- Stress