How potato amount and form influence vegetable intake in plant-forward meals.
Investigating the Role of Potatoes in Boosting Vegetable Enjoyment and Consumption Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults
NA · University of Kentucky · NCT07202988
We will test how different amounts and forms of potato in meals affect how much other non-starchy vegetables 18-25 year olds eat and how much they like them.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kentucky (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lexington, Kentucky) |
| Trial ID | NCT07202988 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional tasting study exposes young adult participants to multiple plant-forward meal variations that differ in potato amount and potato form alongside non-starchy vegetables. Participants will sample the meal combinations and researchers will record how much of each vegetable is eaten and ratings of acceptability. The protocol excludes people with allergies to the study foods and those unable to complete all procedures. The work is carried out in person at the University of Kentucky using five predefined vegetable combination conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Healthy adults aged 18-25 without allergies to the study foods who can attend in-person tasting sessions are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People outside the 18-25 age range, those with allergies to any study foods, or those unable to complete in-person procedures are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could inform meal designs that help increase non-starchy vegetable intake among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous feeding studies show meal composition can change vegetable intake, but direct comparisons of potato amount and form within plant-forward meals are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * between the ages of 18-25 years Exclusion Criteria: * unable to complete all study procedures * food allergies to any of the study food
Where this trial is running
Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sara J Maksi
- Email: sara.maksi@uky.edu
- Phone: 859-257-2327
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Dietary Exposure, Diet Quality, Vegetable Intake