Study reveals how junk food tricks your brain into eating more

NCT ID NCT07213245

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looks at how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and sugary drinks) for a short time changes appetite and how much people eat. Twenty-four healthy adults will eat different breakfasts and then have a free lunch. Researchers will measure hunger, fullness, and blood markers. The goal is to understand why these foods might lead to overeating and weight gain.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of internal medicine and clinical nutrition, University olf Gothenburg

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    Gothenburg, 40530, Sweden

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