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Young Adult Eating Habits
Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Summary
Most individuals with obesity become so before age 35 and adolescent's unhealthy dietary patterns, specifically high intake of ultra-processed foods and poor overall diet quality, may contribute to energy overconsumption and weight gain. The overall objective of this research is to establish proof-of-concept for altered reward processing measured by brain response to ultra-processed foods, an increase in ad libitum energy intake, and adverse effects on executive function in response to an ultra-processed diet (81% total energy) compared to a diet emphasizing minimally processed foods in individuals aged 18-25 years.
Official title: Influence of Ultra-processed Foods on Reward Processing and Energy Intake
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2023-03-10
Completion Date
2025-06-10
Last Updated
2026-09-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
High Ultra Processed Food Diet
Participants will be provided and consume a diet emphasizing UPF (81% energy). Diets will be eucaloric (50% carbohydrate, 35% fat,15% protein) matched for dietary soluble and insoluble fiber, added sugar, mono- and polyunsaturated fat, saturated fat, antioxidant nutrients, sodium, and overall diet quality, for 2 weeks.
No Ultra Processed Food Diet
Participants will be provided and consume a diet containing no UPF (0% energy). Diets will be eucaloric (50% carbohydrate, 35% fat,15% protein) matched for dietary soluble and insoluble fiber, added sugar, mono- and polyunsaturated fat, saturated fat, antioxidant nutrients, sodium, and overall diet quality, for 2 weeks.
Locations (2)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Roanoke, Virginia, United States