Taste-based diet study for high sugar consumers
This study tests three different taste-based diets to see which one best helps people cut down on free sugars (the sugars added to foods and drinks). It is for adults who eat a lot of sugar and live in the South of England.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You get more than 10% of your daily energy from added sugars (like in sweets, fizzy drinks, and cakes)
- You live in the South of England and can travel to Bournemouth University for testing
- You are not a smoker and have not smoked in the last 3 months
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are not underweight (your BMI is not below 18.5)
- You are not on a specific diet or diet program (like Weight Watchers, Keto, or intermittent fasting)
- You do not have a medical condition that requires a special diet or affects your sense of taste or smell
- You do not have allergies to any foods or drinks used in the study
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