The Combined Effects of Energy Density and Variety on Intake
ConditionEating Behaviors
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-60
SponsorCornell University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Low Variety
- High Variety
- Low ED
- High ED
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov