Sugar labels may unintentionally fuel weight bias, new study warns

NCT ID NCT07346001

First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at whether warning labels on sugary drinks affect people's biases about weight. About 543 adults will shop in a pretend store and answer surveys over four weekly visits. The goal is to see if these labels change how people judge others with obesity. No treatment is given—only observation and surveys.

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Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • UNC MiniMart Chapel Hill

    RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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