How processed foods affect energy from food
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how eating ultra-processed foods changes how much energy your body takes from food. If you have a BMI between 30 and 40 and are otherwise healthy, you may help scientists learn more about weight and metabolism.
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Who can take part
- Your BMI is between 30 and 40
- Your weight has been stable (not gaining or losing much)
- You can download an app and use it during the study
- You do your own grocery shopping
- You are not pregnant
- You have not had or plan to have weight-loss surgery or used weight-loss medications
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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