How food processing and nutrition quality affect how much you eat and your blood sugar
Official title: Interactions Between Food Processing Level, Nutrition Quality, Nutrition Security and Anxiety in Israeli Adults: Influence on Dietary Intake
Run by Ariel University · NCT07808892 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how different combinations of food processing and nutritional quality influence how much people eat, how fast they eat, how full they feel, and their blood sugar after meals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 39 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ariel University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ariel) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07808892 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with BMI between 20 and 40 kg/m2 who do not have pregnancy, lactation, or food allergies/intolerances.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals outside the BMI range or with pregnancy, lactation, or food allergies/intolerances may not experience the study’s intended effects.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In a randomized crossover design, participants will eat three laboratory test meals that vary in processing level and nutritional quality. Researchers will measure energy intake, meal duration, eating rate, satiety, and postprandial glycemic response, using a Universal Eating Monitor. The effects of anxiety and nutrition insecurity on responses will also be explored, and comparisons between Israeli and U.S. participants will assess regional dietary pattern influences. Primary outcomes include meal energy intake, eating rate, and glycemic response, with additional daily intake tracked after each test meal.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could clarify how meal processing and quality influence eating behavior and blood sugar, informing dietary recommendations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in this area has shown that processing level and nutritional quality can influence appetite and glycemic response, though findings vary by context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * body mass index (BMI) 20-40 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant nor lactating * people with food allergies of food intolerance
Where it's running
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Ariel University
Ariel, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vered Kaufman-Shriqui, PhD
- Email: veredks@ariel.ac.il
- Phone: +972587751199
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.