About this trial
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of including water as a beverage at a meal on food intake, and if the influence of water consumption on food consumption is moderated by switching behavior. Additionally, other individual characteristics will be examined for their influence on the effects of simultaneous variety and portion size on meal intake.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
20 - 60 years old
Regularly consume 3 meals per day
Like, are willing to eat, and do not have restrictions or allergies to the study foods
Are willing to refrain from drinking alcohol the day before 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 taste, smell, thirst, or appetite
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- No water
- Water
- Low Moisture
- High moisture