The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville

This study tested whether a diet focused on low-energy-density foods (like fruits, vegetables, and broth-based soups) helps people maintain weight loss better than simply counting calories. 345 adults with obesity were followed for 22 months. Researchers measured changes in weigh…

This study looked at whether exercising in the morning or evening helps control blood sugar better in pregnant women with gestational diabetes or glucose intolerance. 39 women walked or stepped for 30 minutes either after breakfast or after dinner. The researchers measured blood …

This study tested whether an 8-week automated text-message program based on cognitive behavioral therapy could reduce anxiety in young adults aged 18-25. 100 participants with elevated anxiety symptoms were randomly assigned to receive the text therapy or be placed on a waitlist.…

This study looked at whether it's possible to test a program that combines different approaches to help breast cancer survivors with sexual health issues. 18 women who had finished their main cancer treatment took part. The goal was to see if women would join, stay, and follow th…

This completed study tested whether people with ALS or Parkinson's disease can follow the MIND diet, a brain-healthy eating plan. 43 participants received a cookbook, educational materials, and weekly tips. Researchers tracked diet adherence, gut bacteria, and blood markers to se…

This study looked at whether eating foods with fewer calories per bite (low energy density) helps people lose weight. Sixty adults with overweight or obesity followed a 12-week lifestyle program. Researchers tracked what they ate, how full they felt, and weight changes to find th…

This study looked at how changing the variety of foods people eat affects their food cravings, calorie intake, and weight loss in the year after bariatric surgery. Researchers followed 90 adults aged 18 to 65 who had surgery 3 to 6 months earlier. The goal was to understand diet …

This study looked at whether giving snacks to preschoolers changes how many calories they eat overall. Twenty children aged 3 to 5 took part. Researchers measured the calories in all food and drinks the kids had on certain days. The goal was to understand snacking habits in young…

This study looked at how often people eat and whether it affects weight loss. Researchers followed 30 overweight adults aged 18 to 65. They tracked eating habits, calories, and weight to better understand the link between meal timing and losing weight.

This study looked at how serving vegetables mixed into a pasta dish versus on the side affects how much normal-weight adults eat. 45 healthy adults participated. Researchers measured how much pasta and vegetables they ate, plus their hunger and fullness levels.

This study looked at how often people eat affects their appetite and calorie intake. Twenty healthy adults followed either three meals a day or small snacks every 2-3 hours. Researchers measured how much they ate at an evening meal and their total daily calories.

This study looked at whether a professional development program helps teachers of deaf students use a specific signing instruction method more accurately. Four teachers participated, and researchers checked how well they followed the program using a detailed checklist. The goal w…

This study tested whether adding praise from parents and game-like features (points, levels, a virtual pet) to a digital food log helps children aged 8-12 track their eating more often. Nineteen children and their caregivers participated for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if these …

This study looked at how three different types of dietary advice affect what families eat and their overall health. It involved 45 families with an overweight parent and a child aged 6-12 who was at a healthy weight. Researchers measured changes in diet, body measurements, and pa…

This study looked at how normal to overweight adults who are already regularly active vary their physical activities and where they do them. About 50 participants wore an armband to track their movement. The goal was simply to describe patterns, not to test any treatment.