The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville

This study tested whether a diet focused on low-energy-density foods (like fruits, vegetables, and broth-based soups) helps people maintain weight loss better than simply counting calories. 345 adults with obesity were followed for 22 months. Researchers measured changes in weigh…

This study tested whether people with ALS or Parkinson's disease, along with healthy volunteers, could follow the MIND diet — a mix of the Mediterranean and DASH diets thought to protect the brain. Over several weeks, 43 participants received a cookbook, educational materials, an…

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 looked at whether exercising in the morning or evening helps control blood sugar better in pregnant women with gestational diabetes or glucose intolerance. 39 women walked or stepped for 30 minutes either after breakfast or after dinner. The researchers measured blood …

This study tested whether an 8-week automated text-message therapy program could reduce anxiety in young adults aged 18-25. One hundred participants with elevated anxiety were randomly assigned to receive the text therapy or be placed on a waitlist. The goal was to see if this co…

This study looks at how three types of Journey II knee replacements (BCS, CR, and XR) move inside the body during activities like bending. Researchers will use video and sound recordings to measure joint motion in people who had knee replacement surgery at least six months ago. T…

This study looked at whether chewing gum before eating ice cream affects how much people eat. Twenty normal-weight adults who liked mint chocolate chip ice cream took part. They either chewed mint, cinnamon, or no gum before a computer task where they earned ice cream. The main g…

This study looked at 90 adults who had bariatric surgery to see if changing the variety of foods they ate affected their food cravings, calorie intake, and weight loss over 12 months. Researchers tracked participants' diets to understand patterns that might help improve long-term…

This study looked at how serving vegetables mixed into pasta or on the side affects how much normal-weight adults eat. Forty-five participants ate pasta with zucchini and squash presented in three different ways. Researchers measured how much pasta and vegetables were eaten, alon…

This study looked at how often people eat and whether it affects weight loss. Researchers followed 30 overweight adults aged 18 to 65. They tracked eating habits, calories, and weight to better understand the link between meal timing and losing weight.

This study looked at whether eating three meals a day or grazing (eating small amounts every 2-3 hours) changes how much people eat at an evening meal and their total daily calorie intake. Twenty healthy adults aged 18-35 with normal weight tried both eating patterns. Researchers…

This study looked at whether eating foods with fewer calories per bite (low energy density) helps people lose weight. Sixty adults with overweight or obesity followed a 12-week lifestyle program. Researchers tracked what they ate, how full they felt, and weight changes to find th…

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 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 small pilot study looked at whether giving snacks to preschoolers changes how many calories they eat overall. Twenty children aged 3 to 5 were given snacks either as part of their daily calorie needs or in addition to them. Researchers measured total calories from food and d…

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 …