Effects of Processed Foods on Brain Reward Circuitry and Food Cue Learning
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Observational Study
Ultra-processed Foods (UP)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 13 – 15
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 162 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Stanford University · Other
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About This Trial
Examine if ultra-processed (UP) foods are more effective in activating reward, attention, and memory brain regions and in promoting food cue learning than minimally-processed foods. Assess individual differences in neurobehavioral responses to UP foods.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* female and male adolescents 13-15 years of age
* age- and sex- adjusted zBMI scores between the 25th and 75th percentile
* participant and their guardian must be able to read and speak English to gather valid consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* current eating disorders or other ma…
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