Repeated Sweet Breakfasts and Subsequent Sweet Food Preferences and Intakes

Impact of Repeated Sweet Breakfasts on Subsequent Sweet Food Preferences and Intakes

This study will assess the impact of repeated sweet breakfast consumption versus repeated non-sweet breakfast consumption on subsequent sweet and non-sweet food preferences and intakes

Participants will be randomized to receive either sweet or non-sweet breakfasts for three consecutive weeks, and impacts on food preferences and intakes will be assessed at baseline (day 0), after 1 week (day 7), and after three weeks (day 21). Preferences for sweet and non-sweet foods will be assessed during two taste tests at each assessment time, where six different foods will be rated. Sweet and non-sweet food consumption will also be measured at two meals at each assessment time - breakfast and lunch. Identical buffet meals composed of sweet and non-sweet foods suitable for consumption at breakfast and lunch will be provided ad-libitum. Intervention breakfasts will only be consumed on the days between test days.

Inclusion Criteria:

• No known food allergy
• No known taste or appetite abnormalities
• Non-smoker
• Habitually eats breakfast
• Able to provide consent and complete all study measures