Participants Needed for Research Study on Dietary Measures and Weight

Roanoke VA

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Are you interested in participating in a research study that will help researchers better understand how weight can affect how researchers measure dietary intake? Participants are needed for a Virginia Tech research study in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise (IRB # 21-588). Study Title: The Impact of Weight Status on Dietary Reporting You may qualify for this research if you are over the age of 18 years old, are not currently following a weight loss diet, have a body mass index ≥25, and have remained weight-stable for the past 2 months. Eligible participants will: • complete three phone dietary recalls over a two-week period • complete one in-person study visit in Roanoke, VA where height, weight, and energy expenditure will be measured • complete several surveys with questions about weight • schedule and complete one qualitative interview through Zoom Each dietary recall should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, the study visit should take approximately 90 minutes, and the interview will take about 60 minutes, for a total duration of approximately 4 hours for all study activities. FOR MORE INFORMATION: contact Erica Howes or complete the screening survey here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AUAl6Zrc3o