Does more choice mean more calories? study tests how variety and energy density drive overeating
NCT ID NCT07663214
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how having different food options and the calorie content of those foods influence how much people eat during a meal. Researchers will serve meals that vary in variety (one food vs. three foods) and energy density (low vs. high calorie) to healthy adults. The goal is to understand the separate and combined effects of these factors on food and calorie intake.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help design better strategies for managing food intake and weight.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study in a controlled lab setting, so results may not apply to real-world eating habits.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, 14850, United States
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