The Combined Effects of Energy Density and Variety on Intake

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Conditions studied: Eating Behaviors

In brief

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence independent fn combined influence of variety and energy density on food intake at a meal. Additionally, individual characteristics will be examined for their influence on the effects of variety and energy density on intake.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07663214

Run by

Cornell University

People needed

50

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2027-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-23

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Regularly consume 3 meals per day
• Like, are willing to eat, and do not have 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 18.5-29.9 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 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

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