Request for Volunteers - Nutrition Study led by Prof. Alison Duncan

Posted on Thursday, May 19th, 2022

University of Guelph Nutrition Study in Older Adults

Older adults (60+ years) are needed for a beans and beef nutrition study in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph (Professor Alison Duncan).  

This study involves: 

  • 1 screening visit (30-45 minutes at the University of Guelph) 
  • 1 orientation visit (30-45 minutes can be done by Zoom if preferred) 
  • 3 study visits at the University of Guelph each lasting 4 hours separated by at least a 1-week break.  At each study visit you will: 
  • consume breakfast tortilla bake containing either red kidney beans, black beans or extra-lean ground beef 
  • complete 1-page questionnaires periodically over 3 hours while relaxing in a quiet area (you can read or work on your computer)  
  • consume an unlimited pizza lunch 
  • record your food and beverage intake for the rest of the day  

Financial compensation and parking will be paid for.  If you are interested or would like more information, please email bbstudy@uoguelph.ca  or call 519-824-4120 x58081 

A brochure for the study can be found here

Thanks for your interest!

The BB Study Team 

E-mail: amduncan@uoguelph.ca
Subject: University of Guelph nutrition study for older adults

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