Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 1R01DK149422-01
Parsing the Impact of Calories versus Sweet Taste on Beverage Brand Conditioning: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Recipient
Monell Chemical Senses Center, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Award Amount
$828,937.00
Ceiling
$828,937.00
Awarded
July 28, 2026
Identifier
1R01DK149422-01
A research project funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to study the neural and behavioral effects of sweetened beverage consumption, aiming to inform dietary recommendations and policy decisions.
Description
This project aims to investigate the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying beverage consumption, including the impact of real-world behavior, short- and long-term conditioning, and individual differences in eating regulation physiology. It focuses on neural mechanisms of cue conditioning and motivation, impact of real-world beverage consumption, sensitization mechanisms of sweet vs. calories, and individual differences in eating regulation.