Usda Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

This study tested whether playing online games designed to improve thinking skills (called executive function) can change how people view and choose foods. Over 600 adults with overweight or obesity played these games and researchers measured changes in their reaction times and a…

This study looked at how eating beans changes the way the body uses fat, carbohydrates, and protein for energy. Thirty-six overweight adults ate meals with whole beans or bean flour, and researchers measured their energy use in a special room. The goal was simply to learn more, n…

This study tested whether the timing of protein intake changes how the body uses energy and whether a high-protein breakfast reduces cravings for unhealthy snacks. Researchers studied 53 adults with obesity. Results could help design better eating plans for weight management.