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Investigating Metabolic and Psychological Adaptations in a Clinical Trial
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo
Summary
This study aims to explore how food insecurity, a lack of consistent access to enough food, may lead to changes in the body that make it harder to lose weight. The investigators are testing whether providing women experiencing food insecurity with a stable, healthy, and personalized meal plan can improve their metabolism and reduce their motivation to eat unhealthy foods. The hypothesis is that addressing food insecurity with a predictable diet can lower a person's respiratory quotient (a measure of how the body uses energy), promote fat burning, and improve overall health. This research will improve the understanding for how food insecurity contributes to obesity and may lead to better solutions for managing weight in individuals facing these challenges.
Official title: Effect of Meal Timing and Dietary Changes on Metabolic and Behavioral Factors Involved in the Food Insecurity-Obesity Paradox
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
12
Start Date
2025-07-16
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-01-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Behavioral Skill Training
7 sessions including: Hunger and fullness, eating on a budget, traffic light eating plan, menu planning, creating alternatives to food, financial planning, and changing the environment.
Meal Provisioning
3 meals a day consisting of low energy dense, nutrient rich, ready to eat, low GI, foods delivered to the participants' homes.
Locations (1)
Farber Hall G56
Buffalo, New York, United States