University of Saskatchewan Nutrition Research
A dairy nutrition study built around your daily routine.
The RCT platform supports a university-led nutrition study on daily dairy consumption. Participating students receive dairy products — such as milk or yogurt — from the nutrition team, then use a simple mobile app to record how much they consumed each day, follow their pick-up schedule, earn reward points, and stay in touch with the team.
Participation is voluntary and anonymous — you are identified only by a participant ID, and the system stores no names or personal details.
- University-affiliated research
- Anonymous participant IDs
- Dairy products provided at no cost
- Direct nutrition-team support
About the Study
A simple study about everyday dairy consumption.
This study is a randomized controlled trial affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan. It looks at daily dairy consumption among university students, using product groups — such as milk and yogurt — and simple daily reporting.
The nutrition team provides participants with their assigned dairy products at no cost. Each day, participants open the app and record how much they consumed, and visit the team on scheduled days to collect their product allocation.
The platform keeps this routine easy: daily logging takes under a minute, reminders help you stay consistent, and the in-app schedule shows your upcoming days.
This website provides a general overview. The nutrition team will explain the full details of participation before you join.
At a glance
- Study type
- Randomized Controlled Trial
- Institution
- University of Saskatchewan
- Focus
- Daily dairy consumption
- Product groups
- Milk · Yogurt
- Study location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Products
- Provided free by the nutrition team
- Identity
- Anonymous participant IDs only
Why consistent daily logging matters
The study’s results depend on knowing how much dairy participants actually consume, day by day. The platform makes that daily habit quick for participants and gives the nutrition team a clear, anonymous picture of participation.
Structured product groups
Participants are assigned to a product group — such as milk or yogurt — so the team can compare results across groups consistently.
Easier daily reporting
Logging your daily amount takes a few taps: choose the amount, confirm the time, done.
Timely support
Reminders, notifications, and in-app messaging keep you on track and connected with the nutrition team.
Better study oversight
Anonymous participation trends help the team see who may need a reminder — without collecting any personal information.
How participation works
From first contact to daily logging, the process is designed to stay simple.
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Get in touch
Send the contact form below or reach out to the nutrition team to express interest in joining.
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Learn how it works
The team explains the study, the products involved, the daily routine, and answers any questions you have.
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Receive your anonymous ID
If you join, you get a participant ID and password for the app. No name, email, or personal profile is created in the system.
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Collect your products
Pick up your assigned dairy products — such as milk or yogurt — from the nutrition team on your scheduled days.
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Log your intake daily
Each day, record how much you consumed in the app. It takes less than a minute, and recent entries can be corrected.
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Stay connected
Follow your progress and streaks, earn points and rewards, and message the nutrition team whenever you need help.
Assignment to a product group is determined by the study design — participants may not be able to choose between milk and yogurt.
One simple place for your study activities
The participant app brings the whole routine together: today’s logging, your history, your schedule, your points, and the team chat.
Daily activity
See today’s target and what you’ve logged so far.
Consumption logging
Record the amount and time of your milk or yogurt intake in a few taps.
Progress and consistency
View recent participation, daily targets, and activity streaks.
Points and rewards
Earn points for consistent daily logging and claim rewards in the app.
Notifications
Receive logging reminders and updates from the nutrition team.
Team chat
Ask questions and chat directly with the nutrition team.
Points, rewards, and notifications are configured by the nutrition team — availability and limits can vary during the study.
Already enrolled? Use the participant ID and password provided by the research team.
Recognition for eligible study activities
Some study activities may qualify for points or rewards. The application can show your current points balance, eligible rewards, claim status, and applicable terms.
Earn
Complete eligible activities defined by the study.
Track
View your points history and progress.
Claim
Request eligible rewards and follow their fulfillment status.
Rewards are not guaranteed and may be subject to eligibility rules, availability, study limits, inventory, expiration dates, and verification by the research team. See the official reward terms for complete details.
Read reward termsWho may be eligible?
The study is aimed at university students. Sending the interest form is the first step — the nutrition team confirms the details with you before you join.
Dietary considerations, such as lactose intolerance, are worth mentioning when you get in touch.
- Age requirementAdults 18+
- Who can joinUniversity students
- Dietary considerationsDiscussed with the team
- Smartphone / internetRequired for the app
- AvailabilityA few minutes daily
- Product pick-upOn scheduled days
Know what to expect
Before you join, the nutrition team will walk you through the daily routine, the pick-up schedule, and everything participation involves.
Privacy & Anonymity
Anonymous by design.
The platform stores no names, no emails, no phone numbers, and no personal profiles. Inside the system you exist only as an anonymous participant ID — such as p024 — together with your study data: daily consumption records, points, and messages.
No personal data
The system keeps no names or contact details — it is built to reject records containing personal fields.
Anonymous IDs
You sign in with a participant ID issued by the nutrition team. Nothing in the platform links that ID to who you are.
Only study data
What is stored is what the study needs: how much was consumed and when, points earned, and your messages with the team.
Limited access
Only authorized members of the nutrition team can view study data, according to their role.
The contact form on this page asks for a name and email only so the team can reply to prospective participants. Once enrolled, you are never stored by name — inside the study, you are only your participant ID.
Meet the nutrition team
The study is run by a nutrition research team affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan — the same people who hand you your products and answer your messages in the app.
Available to help with enrollment, study activities, and application access.
Real names, credentials, portraits, and affiliations are displayed only after institutional approval.
Designed around the participant experience
“Our goal is to make daily logging, product pick-up, and communication as clear and manageable as possible.”RCT Nutrition Team
Frequently asked questions
What does RCT mean?
RCT stands for randomized controlled trial. It is a research design in which eligible participants are assigned to study groups according to a predefined protocol.
Is participation voluntary?
Yes. Joining is your choice, and you can talk to the nutrition team at any time about pausing or leaving the study.
Can I choose my product group?
Group assignment — for example milk or yogurt — is determined by the study design. The nutrition team will explain how it works before you join.
What will I need to record?
How much of your assigned product you consumed each day — the amount and the time, with an optional note. It takes less than a minute.
How do I access the participant app?
When you join, the nutrition team gives you an anonymous participant ID and password, along with instructions for installing the app.
What if I forget my password?
Contact the nutrition team using the details on this page and they will reset it for you.
Can I edit an incorrect entry?
Yes — recent entries can be edited or deleted in the app for a few days after logging. For older entries, message the nutrition team.
Will I receive reminders?
Where enabled, the application may send reminders and important study notifications. Notification availability may depend on your device settings.
Are points and rewards available?
Yes — consistent daily logging earns points, and points unlock rewards you can claim right in the app. The app shows the current rules and your progress.
Is my participation anonymous?
Yes. The platform stores no names or contact details — you are identified only by your participant ID. Your daily records and points are linked to that ID, not to you personally.
What data does the system store about me?
Only study data: your anonymous participant ID, your daily consumption records, your points and rewards activity, and messages you exchange with the team.
Who can I contact with questions?
Contact the study team at [email protected] or use the contact form on this page.
Interested in taking part?
Curious whether the study is for you? Ask the nutrition team — joining takes a short conversation, and the daily routine takes minutes.
Already enrolled? Sign in to the participant application.
Submitting an expression of interest does not enroll you in the study — the nutrition team will follow up with you directly.
Contact the RCT research team
- Study email
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Provided upon enrollment
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00 (CST)
- Study location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Mailing address
- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Technical support
- [email protected]
- Run by
- University nutrition research team