The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville

This study looked at two different diet strategies to help people with obesity maintain weight loss over nearly two years. 345 adults aged 18 to 70 with a BMI between 27 and 45 took part. One group followed a low-energy-density diet (eating lots of low-calorie foods), while the o…

This study tested whether people with ALS or Parkinson's disease could follow the MIND diet, a brain-healthy eating plan. 43 participants received educational materials and tracked their diet for several weeks. Researchers measured diet adherence, gut bacteria, and blood markers …

This study looked at whether it's possible to test a program that combines different approaches to help breast cancer survivors with sexual health issues. 18 women who had finished their main cancer treatment took part. The goal was to see if women would join, stay, and follow th…

This study tested a text-message-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for young adults aged 18-25 with elevated anxiety. 100 participants were randomly assigned to receive the 8-week text therapy or be placed on a waitlist. The goal was to see if the text program could redu…

This study looked at whether walking for 30 minutes in the morning or in the evening helps pregnant women with gestational diabetes control their blood sugar better. 39 women participated, and the researchers measured their glucose levels over 24 hours, as well as sleep and mood.…

This study looked at how serving vegetables mixed into a pasta dish versus on the side affects how much normal-weight adults eat. 45 healthy adults participated. Researchers measured how much pasta and vegetables they ate, plus their hunger and fullness levels.

This study looked at how often people eat affects their appetite and calorie intake. Twenty healthy adults followed either three meals a day or small snacks every 2-3 hours. Researchers measured how much they ate at an evening meal and their total daily calories.

This study looked at whether giving snacks to preschoolers changes how many calories they eat overall. Twenty children aged 2 to 5 took part. Researchers measured the calories from all food and drinks the kids had on certain days. The goal was to understand snacking habits in you…

This study looked at whether a professional development program helps teachers of deaf students use a specific signing instruction method more accurately. Four teachers participated, and researchers checked how well they followed the program using a detailed checklist. The goal w…

This study tested whether adding praise from parents and game-like features (points, levels, a virtual pet) to a digital food log helps children aged 8-12 track their eating more often. Nineteen children and their caregivers participated for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if these …

This study looked at 90 adults who had bariatric surgery to see if changing the variety of foods they ate affected their food cravings and weight loss over the next year. Researchers tracked what participants ate and measured cravings and energy intake. The goal was to understand…

This study looked at two ways to lower the calorie density of your diet to help with weight loss: eating more low-calorie foods (like fruits and vegetables) or cutting back on high-calorie foods. Sixty adults with overweight or obesity took part. Researchers tracked what they ate…

This study looked at how three different types of dietary advice affect what families eat and their overall health. It involved 45 families with an overweight parent and a child aged 6-12 who was at a healthy weight. Researchers measured changes in diet, body measurements, and pa…

This study looked at how normal to overweight adults who are already regularly active vary their physical activities and where they do them. About 50 participants wore an armband to track their movement. The goal was simply to describe patterns, not to test any treatment.

This study explored how often people eat relates to weight loss. Researchers followed 30 overweight adults aged 18 to 65. Participants tracked their eating and behaviors in real time using a handheld device. The goal was to better understand eating patterns, not to test a new tre…