Protein Source, Nutrition Messaging, and Food Intake

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Status: Completed

Conditions: Obesity

Treatments: Behavioral: Snack Tray Choices; Dietary Supplement: Whey Protein Beverage; Dietary Supplement: Pea Protein Beverage

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03083145

15-05-753

Details and patient eligibility

About

The objective of this study is to determine how the protein source and the physical form of food consumed at breakfast impact food intake. Research will be conducted by assessing feelings of hunger, food preference and blood glucose in healthy adults following the ingestion protein-based (animal versus plant) drinks similar calorie and protein content.

Enrollment: 40 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 50 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Healthy, no known health conditions

Exclusion criteria

• Taking medication, excluding hormonal birth control
• Food allergies
• Food intolerances

Trial design

Primary purpose: Basic Science

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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40 participants in 2 patient groups

Educational Messaging

Active Comparator group

Description:

Whey protein beverage and pea protein beverages administered in a randomized order with a one- to two-week washout period between beverages.

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Pea Protein Beverage

Dietary Supplement: Whey Protein Beverage

Behavioral: Snack Tray Choices

No Messaging

Active Comparator group

Description:

Whey protein beverage and pea protein beverages administered in a randomized order with a one- to two-week washout period between beverages.

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Pea Protein Beverage

Dietary Supplement: Whey Protein Beverage

Behavioral: Snack Tray Choices