EATING BEHAVIOR

This study tested whether a mindfulness-based training program could help adults who had lost weight keep it off. 48 participants, including those who had bariatric surgery or lost weight through medical or lifestyle programs, took part. The goal was to see if focusing on eating …

This study tests whether limiting food and drinks (except water) to a 10-hour period each day for four weeks can improve eating behaviors, diet quality, and body composition in women aged 20-29. Participants will track their eating and complete surveys about emotional eating and …

This study looked at how Enneagram personality types are connected to body weight, eating behaviors, emotional eating, and overall well-being in 210 adults. Participants completed questionnaires about their personality, eating habits, and mental health. The goal was to better und…

This completed study from Purdue University looked at whether GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) change how people taste, smell, and crave food. Researchers compared 90 adults with obesity who were either not taking the drug, or had been taking it for about 1 month …

This study looked at how the level of food processing and taste affect appetite and digestion. Forty healthy adults ate four different meals, ranging from ultra-processed to minimally processed, with either high or low palatability. Researchers measured hunger, fullness, and how …

This study looked at how well children ages 7 to 10 can sense and respond to internal body signals like hunger and fullness, and how that relates to their eating behaviors. Researchers measured how much kids ate when they weren't hungry and checked appetite-related hormones in sa…

This study looked at 76 children aged 8-10 from rural areas to understand why some stay at a healthy weight despite being surrounded by obesity risks. Researchers measured brain activity, eating habits, and body fat to see how kids learn from food cues. The goal is to find factor…

This study explored how eating a diet high in ultra-processed foods (like chips and sugary snacks) changes brain activity related to reward and leads to overeating. Researchers compared two diets in 36 adults aged 18-25. The goal was to understand, not treat, how these foods affe…

This completed study followed 1,290 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes for two years. Researchers tracked mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and eating problems alongside daily blood sugar levels using smartphone surveys and continuous glucose monitors. The goal wa…

This study aimed to create and test a short questionnaire that measures 'food noise'—persistent, distracting thoughts about food. Researchers enrolled 400 adults in the United States to see if the five-question survey is reliable and accurate. The goal is to provide a simple way …