Discretionary Calories, Over All Health, Stress Perception
Conditions
Keywords
Stress Perception, Discretionary Calories, Health
Brief summary
Purpose: The objective of this study is to determine the effect different sources and forms of discretionary foods have on stress perception in healthy adults in a free living, real world setting. Rationale: The rationale for conducting this study is to test the effects of sugar-sweetened beverages and grain-based desserts have on perceived health and stress perception, since the evidence for this topic is limited.
Interventions
OTHERLiquid: Sugar sweetened beverage consumption
Sugar sweetened beverage consumption
OTHERSolid: Grain based desserts and candy consumption
Grain based desserts and candy consumption
Sponsors
University of Minnesota
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adults who consume sugar sweetened beverages and grain based desserts and candy on a regular basis * Free from major illnesses or chronic disease * Willing to consume amount of beverages and food provided to supplement usual dietary habits during each period
Exclusion criteria
* Recently lost a significant amount or looking to lose weight * Recently begun a new diet or exercise regimen * Pregnant or nursing women * Report restrained eater or having less than 51% control over food preparation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stress Perception | 12 weeks | A questionnaire adapted from the SF-12 will be used to measure stress perception. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body Weight | 12 weeks | A digital scale will be used to measure body weight. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed