The Movie Theater Study
The Movie Theater Study: Acute Cardiometabolic Effects of a Cinema-Style Meal
Ball State University
10 participants
Mar 24, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Increasing attention has been paid to meals with unusual characteristics that are consumed on a semi-regular basis (e.g., "tailgating," pizza buffets). The purpose of this study is to describe the acute cardiometabolic effects of a cinema-style meal rich in refined sugar, total carbohydrate, and moderate in fat (i.e., soda, popcorn, candy).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria10
- -45 years old
- Not pregnant or expecting to become pregnant (females only)
- Not postmenopausal (females only).
- Not been diagnosed with a cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes)
- Not been diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease).
- Does not regularly take anti-inflammatory drugs (more than 2x week) or able to temporarily suspend use of anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Does not use glucose-lowering drugs (e.g., metformin)
- Does not use lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., statins)
- Does not use tobacco products or any illicit drugs.
- Does not have a pacemaker.
Exclusion Criteria10
- Not 18-45 years old
- Pregnant or expecting to become pregnant (females only)
- Postmenopausal (females only).
- Been diagnosed with a cardiometabolic conditions (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes)
- Been diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease).
- Regularly take anti-inflammatory drugs (more than 2x week) or unable to temporarily suspend use of anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Use glucose-lowering drugs (e.g., metformin)
- Use lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., statins)
- Use tobacco products or any illicit drugs.
- Has a pacemaker.
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Interventions
Participants will report fasted and consume popcorn (6 cups popped microwave popcorn), soda (32 oz Coke-a-cola), and candy (2.17 oz of Skittles) in the morning.
Participants will report fasted and first consume a high-fat meal (Jimmy Deans) in the morning. After a three-hour break, participants will consume popcorn (6 cups popped microwave popcorn), soda (32 oz Coke-a-cola), and candy (2.17 oz of Skittles).
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NCT06444984