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Meal Presentation for Energy Density

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Research Sponsored by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Can complete all sessions within 8 weeks of the screening session

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline

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Study Summary

This trial will study how many calories are burned by eating a dish with lots of veggies, or a dish with fewer veggies.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for normal weight adults with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 who enjoy Fettucini Alfredo, zucchini, and squash, eat breakfast before 10 am, and can complete all sessions within 8 weeks. It's not for those with eating-related medical conditions, on appetite-affecting meds, pregnant or breastfeeding women, athletes in training, binge eaters, smokers or anyone with allergies to the study foods.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study examines how much energy adults consume from an entree mixed with high- or low-volume vegetables compared to when veggies are served separately. The goal is to see if meal presentation affects calorie intake.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves only eating everyday foods without any experimental drugs or treatments involved, there are no expected side effects beyond individual food preferences or intolerances.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can attend all sessions within 8 weeks after the screening.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Energy intake

Grams of main pasta entree consumed

Grams of zucchini and squash consumed

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Trial Design

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Meal Order 4Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

[LVP,P,P+S,HVP] For the LOW-VOLUME PASTA (LVP) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) mixed with grated zucchini and squash (chopped in food processor). For the PASTA (P) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) and no vegetables. For the PASTA+SIDE (P+S) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) with a side of mixed zucchini and squash (cut in 1/2 inch half-moon slices). For the HIGH-VOLUME PASTA (HVP) condition, participants view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) mixed with zucchini and squash (cut in 1/2 inch half-moon slices).

Group II: Meal Order 3Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

[HVP,LVP,P,P+S] For the HIGH-VOLUME PASTA (HVP) condition, participants view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) mixed with zucchini and squash (cut in 1/2 inch half-moon slices). For the LOW-VOLUME PASTA (LVP) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) mixed with grated zucchini and squash (chopped in food processor). For the PASTA (P) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) and no vegetables. For the PASTA+SIDE (P+S) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) with a side of mixed zucchini and squash (cut in 1/2 inch half-moon slices).

Group III: Meal Order 2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

[P+S,HVP,LVP,P] For the PASTA+SIDE (P+S) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) with a side of mixed zucchini and squash (cut in 1/2 inch half-moon slices). For the HIGH-VOLUME PASTA (HVP) condition, participants view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) mixed with zucchini and squash (cut in 1/2 inch half-moon slices). For the LOW-VOLUME PASTA (LVP) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) mixed with grated zucchini and squash (chopped in food processor). For the PASTA (P) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) and no vegetables.

Group IV: Meal Order 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

[P,P+S,HVP,LVP] For the PASTA (P) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) and no vegetables. For the PASTA+SIDE (P+S) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) with a side of mixed zucchini and squash (cut in 1/2 inch half-moon slices). For the HIGH-VOLUME PASTA (HVP) condition, participants view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) mixed with zucchini and squash (cut in 1/2 inch half-moon slices). For the LOW-VOLUME PASTA (LVP) condition, participants will view, consume, and evaluate a main pasta entree (Fettuccini Alfredo) mixed with grated zucchini and squash (chopped in food processor).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleLead Sponsor

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18,484 Total Patients Enrolled

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this research encompass those aged sixty and above?

"This trial requires that participants are between 18 and 35 years, as outlined in the selection criteria."

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Is there an ongoing enrollment process for this trial?

"Evident from the clinicaltrials.gov entry, this experiment is not in search of participants at present. It was first posted on July 1st 2015 and last modified on March 15th 2022. Nonetheless, there are alternative research projects that require volunteers right now."

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Who is eligible for inclusion in this medical research effort?

"In order to be eligible for participation, individuals must have sufficient energy and range in age from 18-35 years old. In total, 45 participants are required for the study."

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Recent research and studies

Journal of the American Dietetic AssociationJournal

Changing the Energy Density of the Diet as a Strategy for Weight Management

Rolls, Barbara J., Adam Drewnowski, and Jenny H. Ledikwe. 2005. “Changing the Energy Density of the Diet as a Strategy for Weight Management”. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.jada.2005.02.033.

Physiology & BehaviorJournal

The Relationship Between Dietary Energy Density and Energy Intake

Rolls, Barbara J.. 2009. “The Relationship Between Dietary Energy Density and Energy Intake”. Physiology & Behavior. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2009.03.011.

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsJournal

Variations in Cereal Volume Affect the Amount Selected and Eaten for Breakfast

Rolls, Barbara J., Jennifer S. Meengs, and Liane S. Roe. 2014. “Variations in Cereal Volume Affect the Amount Selected and Eaten for Breakfast”. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2014.01.014.

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