Ultra-Processed Foods and Executive Function

Launched by OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY · Jul 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how eating ultra-processed foods (like snacks, sugary drinks, and fast food) affects our hunger hormones and how well we can think and make decisions. The study involves two groups of people who will switch between two different diets: one that includes only ultra-processed foods and another that consists entirely of unprocessed foods (like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains). Each diet will last for three days, making it a total of six days for the study.

To participate, you need to be an adult between the ages of 18 and 55 and be willing to follow both diets. However, if you have certain chronic illnesses, follow a special diet, have uncorrected vision problems, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, you won't be able to take part. Participants in the study will be closely monitored and will help researchers better understand how different types of food may impact our health and mental abilities. If you're interested in learning more about how your diet might affect your overall well-being, this could be a valuable opportunity!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults aged 18-55
• • Willing to consume an entirely ultra-processed and entirely unprocessed diet for 3 days each (6 days in total)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Chronic disease that interferes with study-related activities
• • Special diet that limits adherence to the intervention diets
• • Visual impairment not corrected by glasses/contacts
• • Pregnant or lactating