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HS65: Taste Test Studyheadline bar **HS65: Taste Test Study**  At this time we are no longer accepting applications for the Taste Test Study. Welcome! We are now recruiting for the winter cohort for the Taste Test Study! The purpose of the study is to understand factors that affect food preference. You will eat a diet for 3 months. The entire study length is up to 7 months. **This diet will contain the following food items that cannot be removed from the menu. If you have an allergy or dietary restriction to gluten, eggs, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, or low calorie sweeteners, you are ineligible for this particular study. If you are lactose intolerant, we will provide LactAid.** **The meals contain beef and poultry but no pork.**
 **About the Taste Test Study**  The purpose of the study is to understand factors that affect food preference.
This study will last a total of 7 months.
For 3 of the 7 months, you will visit the USDA Nutrition Center for breakfast (M-F) and everyday eat a diet fully provided by the Nutrition Center.
For the other 4 months, you will eat your own diet and occasionally visit the Nutrition Center.
Click on the video to the below for more information.
 **Next Steps**  If you have an interest in being a participant of the study there are only 3 steps that you have to do... Step 1: Watch the Information Video (See below, scroll down)
Step 2: Complete the online Study Application (at the end of the application you will sign-up for a health screening appointment) (See below, scroll down)
Step 3: Forms and documents- Download and fill out the provided forms (See below, scroll down)
 **Contact Us:** If you have any questions about the study please reach out to us: Email at FoodStudies@USDA.GOV (preferred) Call or text our volunteer lines- 240-328-4779 or 240-328-4557
 **Step 1: Informational Video**  Please click on the link below to watch a short, 8 minute video, which briefly explains the Taste Test study.   Taste Test Study Information Video
 **Step 2: Study Application**  Follow the link below to sign up for the study. Once you have submitted the form you will receive a copy of your application to the email that you listed.   Google Form Study Application
 **Step 3: Forms and Documents**  Health History Questionnaire- You can print this form and bring it with you to your screening appointment. We will have hard copies available for you.
Informed Consent Form- You must read and sign this form before you can participate. A staff member will review this form with you at the screening appointment. Thank you so much for your interest in being a participant for the Taste Test Study.
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