Pro Nutrition Study

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking healthy adults aged 60 years or older – BMI from 20 to 25 - to take part in this study. If you don’t know your BMI, we can calculate that for you on (opens in a new window)this link.

What’s involved?

This study will ask participants to attend 3 morning visits to UCD with all main meals provided (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). You will be asked to consume a nutritional food supplement on each day and provide blood samples to trained professionals. You will also be asked to complete appetite questionnaires in
our laboratory and in the comfort of your home. In the morning, you'll have a short stay in our laboratory (~2 hours), and the study continues in the afternoon /evening at your home by completing questionnaires before and after the meals we will provide you with. All participants will be compensated for their time. 

Who is leading this research? 

This study is led by Dr Katy Horner within UCD’s Institute of Food and Health, and carried out by the Food for Health Ireland researchers Luccas de Faria and Lisa Vigo. The study is funded by Enterprise Ireland’s Technology Centre, Food for Health Ireland.

How can I participate?

Complete (opens in a new window)this short screening to find out whether you meet some essential criteria to take part in this study. Our researchers will contact you for further steps.

If you decide to take part, your participation in the study is strictly confidential and you are free to withdraw at any time without explanation.

More information

Download the full participant information sheet below:

Download the participation information sheet:  Participant Information Sheet

Share this study with someone you might be interested, download the study brochure:

Download the participation brochure: pronutrition brochure

You can also email (opens in a new window)pro.nutrition@ucd.ie if you have any questions for our research team or would like to request a call-back.