Participate in a study testing reactions to sugar-sweetened drinks and receive $10 for your time.
The study will measure the activity of your facial muscles (using non-invasive electrodes) while you taste and rate your preferences for four sugar-sweetened drinks. The entire session will last around 45 minutes.
To participate, you must be:
- female;
- 18 years or older;
- prepared to remove facial make up prior to the task;
- prepared to consume drinks that contain sugar;
You cannot have:
- had surgical procedures performed on the lips (e.g. cleft lip surgery or cosmetic reconstruction);
- highly sensitive skin (the skin will be gently exfoliated with an abrasive gel and an abrasive pad, which may irritate highly sensitive skin);
- known allergies to any of the following ingredients:
- Fruit Juices from Concentrate 38% (20% Passion Fruit, 18% Lemon)
- Glucose-Fructose Syrup
- Flavourings
- Colours: Lutein, Paprika Extract
- Stabiliser: E445
Testing will take place in the Simulation Hub in 10HA (10 Hadenfeld Avenue).
If you would like to take part, email Tess Langfield by 28 June to arrange an appointment: tess.langfield@mq.edu.au.
Ethics approval #5201954159069
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