Discretionary Food Sources and Stress Perception

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Official Title
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Discretionary Food Sources and Stress Perception

Conditions
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Stress Perception, Discretionary Calories, Over All Health

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Liquid: Sugar sweetened beverage consumption
* Other: Solid: Grain based desserts and candy consumption


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Liquid: Sugar sweetened beverage consumption<br>Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages | Other: Liquid: Sugar sweetened beverage consumption<br>* Sugar sweetened beverage consumption<br>Other: Solid: Grain based desserts and candy consumption<br>* Grain based desserts and candy consumption<br>|
| Experimental: Solid: Grain based desserts and candy consumption<br>Consumption of grain based desserts and/or candy | Other: Liquid: Sugar sweetened beverage consumption<br>* Sugar sweetened beverage consumption<br>Other: Solid: Grain based desserts and candy consumption<br>* Grain based desserts and candy consumption<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stress Perception | A questionnaire adapted from the SF-12 will be used to measure stress perception. | 12 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Body Weight | A digital scale will be used to measure body weight. | 12 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Stress Perception, Discretionary Calories, Health