Study reveals junk Food's grip on young brains
NCT ID NCT05550818
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looked at how eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (like chips and sugary snacks) changes brain activity and food intake in young adults aged 18-25. Participants ate either a diet high in processed foods or one with mostly unprocessed foods for two weeks. Researchers measured brain responses to food and how much they ate. The goal was to understand why these foods may lead to overeating and weight gain.
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Locations
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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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