Daily Protein Intake Patterns on Energy Metabolism and the Motivation to Snack

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Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if when one eats protein can change how the body uses food for energy. Researchers will also test if eating a high protein breakfast can change one's craving for snack foods.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02795442

Run by

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

People needed

53

Starts

2016-06-01

Expected to finish

2024-02-14

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-03

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• BMI < 25 kg/m2
• BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 but < 34.5 kg/m2
• able to understand and sign the informed consent
• able to provide own transportation to the Center
• free of any major illness/disease
• usual protein intake within the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (10 to 30%)
• constant habitual activity patterns within the last 3 months
• females of childbearing age must be on birth control for a minimum of 3 months prior to study start and have regular menstrual cycles

You may not qualify if…

• unable or unwilling to consume animal products
• have had more than a 10% change in body weight within the past 2 months
• are participating in a weight loss diet/exercise program
• are consuming a specialized diet
• currently or planning on becoming pregnant during the study timeline
• lactating
• have a metabolic illness/disease
• have uncontrolled hypertension
• have ever had cancer
• have an infectious disease
• suffer from alcohol or drug abuse
• use tobacco and e-cigarette products on a regular basis
• have the presence of acute illness
• taking medications known to affect energy expenditure and appetite

Where it is running

• USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center — Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

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