Why do some stay slim? study probes eating habits after fatty meals

NCT ID NCT07671105

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how healthy underweight and normal-weight adults respond to a high-fat, high-energy meal. Researchers measured appetite, energy use, and food choices afterward to see if underweight individuals react differently. The goal is to better understand why some people are naturally lean.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

high-fat high-energy meal

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help explain why some people stay lean despite eating high-fat meals, potentially guiding future obesity prevention strategies.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study with only 59 participants. It does not test a treatment, so results may not lead to direct health recommendations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding Behavior Food Preferences

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Avda. Libertador Bernardo O´Higgins 340

    Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile