The Effect of Television Watching on Liking of Food

The objective of this investigation is to determine whether participants will have a change
of liking of food based on television viewing. The specific aims of the study are:

1. Determine the effect of television on liking of food.

2. Determine the effect of no television on liking of food.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Between the ages of 18 and 35 years

- Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 kg/m2 and 24.9 kg/m2

- Unrestrained eater (≤ 12 on the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire [TFEQ-R])

- Report a favorable preference for foods served in the meal including: macaroni and
cheese and salad (dressing will be chosen by the participant via initial phone
screen), participants must rate each food item ≥ 3 during phone screen and ≥ 50 on a
visual analogue scale (VAS) during the initial screening session

- Regularly eat a meal before 10:00 am

- Are able to complete all sessions within eight weeks of the screening session

- Report being a non-smoker

- Are not taking medications that affect appetite or food intake

- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding

- Are not on a dietary plan or have dietary restrictions that prevent consumption of
certain types and/or amounts of food

Exclusion Criteria:

- Binge eating; and/or

- Athletes in training