Background

Most Australians currently consume the majority of their calories in the evening, with dinner and an evening snack contributing up to 45% of the total daily energy intake. This time of day is also associated with common behaviours such as TV viewing or screen time.

This study will examine the short-term effect of shifting calories from dinner to breakfast during periods of prolonged sitting.

This will provide understanding of the metabolic consequences of prolonged sitting and eating behaviors and will help inform intervention strategies to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Benefits of Participation

• You will be compensated $500.00 for your time in the study.
• Taxi vouchers will be provided for transport to and from the full-day supervised laboratory visits.
• All meals will be provided at no cost to you.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health.
• You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential.
• Upon completion the results of the study will be shared with you.

Who Can Participate?

• Males and Females aged 45 to 65 who have prediabetes.
• Live a sedentary lifestyle (little to no regular exercise).
• Have a BMI between 25 and 45 kg/m2 (check your BMI here).
• Are able to attend 7 separate visits to the Centre for Exercise and Nutrition at the Australian Catholic University (Fitzroy, Melbourne), over a period of 3-4 weeks. 2 of the visits require whole days in the laboratory (with 1 week in between)