The Movie Theater Study: Acute Cardiometabolic Effects of a Cinema-Style Meal
Ball State University
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).
Description
Participants will complete two study visits in random order. For one visit, participants will consume popcorn (6 cups popped microwave popcorn), soda (32 oz Coke-a-cola), and candy (2.17 oz of Skittles) in the morning while fasting (i.e., the "fasting trial"). For the other visit, participants will report fasting and then first consume a high-fat meal (two Jimmy Dean's breakfast sandwiches; the "fed trial"). After consuming the high-fat meal during the fed trial, participants will be allowed to leave for three hours. During this three-hour period, the investigators will ask participants to onl…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-45 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…
Interventions
- OtherFasting Trial
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.
- OtherFed Trial
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).
Location
- Health Professions Building, Ball State UniversityMuncie, Indiana