Scientists to measure how junk food changes calorie absorption
NCT ID NCT06853288
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how eating lots of ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and sugary drinks) affects the calories your body absorbs. Twenty adults with overweight or obesity will eat either a diet where 80% of calories come from ultra-processed foods or one where only 20% do. Researchers will measure the calories left in stool to see how much energy the body actually takes in.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ultra-processed food diet (80% vs 20% of calories)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help explain why ultra-processed foods cause weight gain, pointing toward better dietary guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures stool calories, not long-term weight changes.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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