Can changing What's on your plate help you eat less? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT03783507
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examines whether low-calorie (low energy density) and high-calorie (high energy density) foods act as substitutes in a meal. Researchers will serve 62 healthy-weight adults different combinations of foods across four sessions and measure how much they eat. The goal is to understand how to design meals that naturally reduce calorie intake without feeling deprived.
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 could help design more effective weight-loss diets by understanding how different foods replace each other in a meal.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study in healthy-weight adults, so results may not apply to people with obesity or in real-world eating habits.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996-1920, United States
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