Water Intake for Healthy Eating Habits
(WaterxMoisture Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores how drinking water with meals might influence food intake and whether certain habits or traits can alter this effect. Participants will either drink water with their meal or not, and the meals will vary in moisture content. It suits individuals who regularly eat three meals a day, have no dietary restrictions, and do not engage in heavy exercise. Those with a stable weight and a BMI (body mass index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight) between 20-29.9 might be a good fit. As an unphased study, this trial offers a unique opportunity to contribute to understanding everyday dietary habits and their effects.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research has shown that drinking water is safe for most people and is crucial for staying hydrated and healthy. Most adults consume enough water daily without issues. For instance, U.S. adults drink about 44 ounces of plain water daily on average, according to the CDC. Drinking water helps prevent dehydration, which can lead to problems like unclear thinking and mood changes.
The National Academy of Medicine recommends that men consume about 13 cups of fluids each day, while women should aim for about 9 cups. This includes all drinks, not just water. Drinking water in these amounts poses no major safety concerns. Generally, water is gentle on the body and doesn't cause problems when consumed in normal amounts.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores how varying levels of water intake with meals might influence healthy eating habits. Unlike standard dietary advice that often includes a blanket recommendation for water consumption, this trial investigates the specific impact of water served with meals versus moisture content in food. The unique aspect of this study is its focus on combining water intake with either low or high moisture foods, which could reveal new insights into how hydration and food moisture together affect dietary choices and eating behaviors. This could lead to more personalized nutrition recommendations that optimize meal composition and hydration for better health outcomes.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for healthy eating habits?
Research shows that drinking water can significantly affect meal consumption. One study found that people ate 13% less when they drank water before eating. This trial will explore different scenarios: some participants will receive water with their meals, while others will not. Additionally, the moisture content of the food will vary. Drinking water is linked to benefits like weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight over time. Replacing sugary drinks with water might help reduce overall calorie intake, aiding weight loss. These findings suggest that drinking water could positively influence eating habits and weight management.12678
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are assigned to different meal conditions with varying water and moisture levels to assess food and water intake over 4 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in food and water intake behaviors after the treatment phase
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Water Intake
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Water will be served with the meal, the food will be low in moisture
Water will be served with the meal, the food will be high in moisture
No water served with the meal, the food will be low in moisture
No water served with the meal, the food will be high in moisture
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Cornell University
Lead Sponsor
Citations
The impact of water intake on energy intake and weight status
This systematic review of English language studies compared the effects of drinking water and various beverage alternatives on energy intake and/or weight ...
Outcomes in Randomized Clinical Trials Testing Changes ...
They found a statistically significant 13% reduction in meal energy intake with water preload. A psychosocial benefit may also exist, in which ...
Fast Facts: Data on Water Consumption | Nutrition
During 2015–2018, US children and adolescents drank an average of 23 ounces of plain water daily. US adults drank an average of 44 ounces.
Water intake, hydration, and weight management
Water consumption is associated with numerous health benefits including greater odds of achieving clinically meaningful weight loss and less weight gain over ...
Water, Hydration and Health - PMC - NIH
This review attempts to provide some sense of our current knowledge of water including overall patterns of intake and some factors linked with intake.
Narrative Review of Hydration and Selected Health Outcomes ...
Although adequate hydration is essential for health, little attention has been paid to the effects of hydration among the generally healthy population.
About Water and Healthier Drinks
Drinking water can prevent dehydration, which may cause unclear thinking, mood change, overheating, constipation, and kidney stones.
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mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256Water: How much should you drink every day?
How much water should you drink each day? It's a simple question with no easy answer. Studies have recommended drinking different amounts over the years.
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