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Sugar, non-caloric sweeteners and reward.

Conditions
Eating behaviour
Registration Number
NL-OMON23659
Lead Sponsor
Wageningen University, Department of Human Nutrition
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

1. Age: 18-35 years;

2. BMI: 18.5 – 25.0 kg/m2;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Restraint eating (men: score > 2.25; women: score > 2.80);

2. Lack of appetite;

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of replacing added sugar by non-caloric sweeteners in a nutrient-rich matrix (dairy drink yoghurt) and in a nutrient-empty matrix (soft drink) on reward value reflected in preferences and brain responses after repeated exposure.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The secondary objective of this study is to determine the effect of replacing added sugar by non-caloric sweeteners in a nutrient-rich matrix (dairy drink yoghurt) and in a nutrient-empty matrix (soft drink) after repeated consumption on:<br /><br>1. Explicit and implicit liking and wanting of these products;<br /><br>2. Implicit associations of these products with feelings of satiety;<br /><br>3. Expected satiety of these products;<br /><br>4. Ad libitum intake of these products.
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