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The Influence of Water Intake on Food Intake at Meals Varying in Moisture

United States60 participantsStarted 2026-03-15

Plain-language summary

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of including water as a beverage at a meal on food intake, and if the influence of water consumption on food consumption is moderated by switching behavior. Additionally, other individual characteristics will be examined for their influence on the effects of simultaneous variety and portion size on meal intake.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 20 - 60 years old * Regularly consume 3 meals per day * Like, are willing to eat, and do not have restrictions or allergies to the study foods * Are willing to refrain from drinking alcohol the day before study visits * Are willing to consume a consistent breakfast the day of study visits * Have a BMI between 20-29.9 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Experienced a weight change \>5 kg in the past month * Are a smoker * Are an athlete in training * Take medications or have a health condition known to affect taste, smell, thirst, or appetite * Are pregnant or breastfeeding * Have ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder or depression * Specialize in the fields of psychology or nutritional sciences

What they're measuring

Change in food intake

Timeframe: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4

Change in energy intake

Timeframe: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07439198

SponsorCornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-02-23

Contact for this trial

Paige M Cunningham, PhD

607-255-2650 pmc242@cornell.edu

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