Ultra-Processed Foods and Executive Function

Elucidating the Relationship Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption, Executive Function, and Hunger-Related Hormones

The purpose of this study is to examine potential effects of a diet characterized by UPF on hunger-related hormones and executive function. It entails a two-arm, crossover, randomized controlled trial.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 18-55
• Willing to consume an entirely ultra-processed and entirely unprocessed diet for 3 days each (6 days in total)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chronic disease that interferes with study-related activities
• Special diet that limits adherence to the intervention diets
• Visual impairment not corrected by glasses/contacts
• Pregnant or lactating