Health effects of ultra-processed food intake
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares the health effects of a diet high in ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and sugary drinks) with a diet of less processed foods, to see how they affect your body. If you qualify, you'll eat these diets for a period of time, and researchers will monitor your health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- Your weight has been stable (less than 5% change) in the last 3 months.
- You have no plans to change your weight during the study.
- You are willing to eat the study diet and a regular mixed diet.
- You regularly eat three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- You do not have allergies or intolerances to foods used in the study (lactose intolerance treated with lactase is okay).
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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