How food type and portion size affect how much you eat
This study looks at how the energy density (calorie content) and variety of foods affect how much people eat during a meal. It may help explain why we eat more or less in different situations.
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Who can take part
- You eat 3 meals every day
- You like the study foods, are willing to eat them, and are not allergic to them
- You can avoid drinking alcohol the day before each study visit
- You can eat the same breakfast on the day of each study visit
- Your BMI is between 18.5 and 29.9 (normal or overweight, but not obese)
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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