Food Orders on Blood Glucose and Fuel Use At Rest

Launched by OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY · Jan 2, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how the order in which vegetarian foods are eaten affects blood sugar levels and how the body uses energy at rest. Previous research has shown that eating carbohydrate-rich foods last in a meal can lower blood sugar levels, but most studies have focused on mixed diets and not specifically on vegetarian meals. The goal here is to fill in the gaps in our understanding of how different food orders impact people’s health, particularly those with glucose metabolism disorders.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 70 years old, and you should not have any allergies to the foods being tested, such as edamame, butter, and rice. You also should not be pregnant or have any medical conditions that require insulin. If you join the trial, you can expect to eat vegetarian meals in different orders and have your blood sugar and energy use monitored afterward. This study aims to help us better understand the best ways to eat for improved health, especially for those managing blood sugar levels.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18-70 years old
• • Free from any allergy or condition that precluding consumption of edamame, butter, and rice
• • Not currently pregnant
• • Free of any medical conditions requiring the use of insulin
• • Have no history of bariatric surgery
• • Have no implanted electrical devices such as a pacemaker
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Younger than 18 and older than 70 years old
• • Having an allergy or condition that precludes consumption of edamame, butter, and rice
• • Currently pregnant
• • Any medical conditions requiring the use of insulin
• • A history of bariatric surgery
• • Having an implanted electrical device such as a pacemaker