The Effect of Food Labelling and Satiety on Individuals Food Choice

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Hunger; Food Preferences

• Registration Number: NCT03537781
• Lead Sponsor: St Mary's University College

Brief Summary

Previous research has shown that nutritional knowledge is a key indicator in healthy eating choices, but real-life examinations of the associations between both nutritional knowledge and state of hunger and satiety on individuals' food choice of healthy vs unhealthy snacks is limited.

The present study aims to investigate whether the presence of nutritional information on food labels will affect participants' food choice when hungry and when satiated.

Detailed Description

Previous research has shown that nutritional knowledge is a key indicator in healthy eating choices, but real-life examinations of the associations between both nutritional knowledge and state of hunger and satiety on individuals' food choice of healthy vs unhealthy snacks is limited.

As there is currently little research combining these facets, it would be interesting to investigate whether individuals who are provided with food labelling information would choose unhealthy snacks when hungry as than when satiated and whether this would differ for those who are not provided with food labelling information.

Based on this, the present study aims to investigate whether the presence of nutritional information in the form of food labels will affect participants' food choice when hungry and when satiated. The General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire will be used to assess participants baseline nutritional knowledge and will be used as a covariate in the research project.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2018-05-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-05-15
• Study First Posted: 2018-05-25
• Study Start: 2018-06-12
• Status Verified: 2018-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-09-18
• Last Update Posted: 2018-09-19
• Primary Completion: 2018-09-30
• Study Completion: 2018-10-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 112

Inclusion Criteria

Male and females aged 18-65 years old; in general good health; not known allergies and any medical conditions (e.g. heart disease, asthma)

Exclusion Criteria

Those who are currently following a weight loss diet; have food allergies and any medical conditions which might restrict their food intake

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
food choice	2 days	participants will have to choose one snack from a choice of six differing on their fat content

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

St Marys University; 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom