Shenzhen Institutes Of Advanced Technology ,chinese Academy Of Sciences

This study is testing a new smartphone app that uses 3D scanning and photos to estimate calories in food. Researchers will recruit 200 volunteers with normal or slightly low body weight to eat from a buffet while their food is scanned before and after eating. The goal is to see i…

This study aims to understand how much energy healthy people in China use each day. Researchers will measure 240 healthy children and adults using advanced techniques, including a special water test, to track their energy expenditure. The goal is to gather accurate data to help c…

This study aims to learn if regularly drinking cold water can improve body composition and potentially extend healthy lifespan in older adults. Researchers will compare a group drinking cold water to a group drinking room-temperature water over six months. They will measure body …

This study aims to understand why exercise alone often doesn't lead to the expected weight loss, a phenomenon called 'energy compensation.' Researchers will enroll 80 sedentary but otherwise healthy adults. Participants will complete a 12-week supervised running program while sci…

This study aims to understand how the body's energy needs change while people recover from a stroke, brain injury, or major surgery. Researchers will closely measure metabolism, physical activity, brain function, and other factors in 80 participants during their rehabilitation. T…