Teaching future doctors to spot ultra-processed foods: a new trial puts education to the test
NCT ID NCT07761559
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a structured nutrition education program can improve medical students' knowledge and attitudes about ultra-processed foods, as well as their ability to read nutrition labels. About 74 sixth-year medical students will be split into two groups: one receives the education program, the other does not. Researchers will measure changes in food consumption, knowledge, and label literacy at the start, right after the program, and one month later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A structured nutrition education program on ultra-processed foods
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this low-cost program could be a simple way to improve dietary awareness and healthier food choices among medical students and potentially other groups.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 74 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program's impact on long-term eating habits remains uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
Eskişehir, Eskişehir, 26040, Turkey (Türkiye)
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