The Influence of Water Intake on Food Intake at Meals Varying in Moisture

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Conditions studied: Eating Behaviors

In brief

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of including water as a beverage at a meal on food intake, and if the influence of water consumption on food consumption is moderated by switching behavior. Additionally, other individual characteristics will be examined for their influence on the effects of simultaneous variety and portion size on meal intake.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07439198

Run by

Cornell University

People needed

60

Starts

2026-03-15

Expected to finish

2027-02-23

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-23

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 20 - 60 years old
• Regularly consume 3 meals per day
• Like, are willing to eat, and do not have restrictions or allergies to the study foods
• Are willing to refrain from drinking alcohol the day before study visits
• Are willing to consume a consistent breakfast the day of study visits
• Have a BMI between 20-29.9 kg/m2

You may not qualify if…

• Experienced a weight change >5 kg in the past month
• Are a smoker
• Are an athlete in training
• Take medications or have a health condition known to affect taste, smell, thirst, or appetite
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder or depression
• Specialize in the fields of psychology or nutritional sciences

Where it is running

• Cornell University — Ithaca, New York, United States (enrolling)

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