Study reveals how junk food rewires young brains
NCT ID NCT05550818
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explored how eating a diet high in ultra-processed foods (like chips and sugary snacks) changes brain activity related to reward and leads to overeating. Researchers compared two diets in 36 adults aged 18-25. The goal was to understand, not treat, how these foods affect eating behavior.
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States
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