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Nutritional Sciences

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Current Studies

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The HIT Lab is currently conducting the following studies:

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Variety-seeking behavioral markers in an immersive virtual reality buffet as predictors of real-world intake

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The effects of variety on food selections in an immersive virtual reality buffet

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Comparison of health and taste video messaging to educate Americans on using herbs and spices in daily cooking

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Evaluation of the Immersive Virtual Alimentation And Nutrition (IVAN) program for use within a medical school setting

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Feasibility of immersive virtual reality (iVR) dietician program in patients with metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

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Assessing food cue reactivity among bariatric surgery patients using ecological momentary assessment

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Developing a tool to assess internalized weight bias among adolescents

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Analyzing food cue reactivity among women undergoing treatment for binge eating disorder