How meal variety and energy density affect how much you eat
This study looks at how the variety and calorie content of foods affect how much people eat at meals. You may be able to join if you eat three meals a day and are willing to eat the study foods.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You typically eat 3 meals a day
- You like the foods used in the study, are willing to eat them, and have no allergies to them
- You are willing to avoid alcohol the day before and eat a standard breakfast on study days
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 29.9
- You have not had a weight change of more than 5 kg (11 lbs) in the past month
- You do not smoke, are not an athlete in training, and are not taking medications that affect appetite
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at how drinking water with meals affects how much you eat, especially when the meals have different amounts of moisture. Researchers want to see if people who drink more water feel fuller and eat less.
This study looks at how your enjoyment of food changes while you eat a meal. You will rate how much you like the food during the meal. This may help researchers understand eating behavior.
This study looks at how and when children eat. It uses a special scan and asks parents about their child's mealtimes to learn about healthy eating patterns.
This study looks at how different daily eating patterns affect your health. If you are overweight or have obesity, you may be able to join and help researchers find better ways to improve well-being.
This study looks at how your thoughts about food—like whether you think meals will be predictable—might change how much you eat and how your body burns energy. You'll attend study visits, eat provided meals, and answer questionnaires.
This study looks at how your body responds to a mixed meal (a test drink or meal) when the calories are either fixed or adjusted to your energy needs. It may help researchers understand how to measure metabolism more accurately.
Hear when a new Eating Behaviors trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.