Texture-based differences in eating rate influence energy intake for minimally processed and ultra-processed meals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Consumption of ultra-processed foods has been linked with higher energy intakes. Food texture is known to influence eating rate (ER) and energy intake to satiation, yet it remains unclear whether food texture influences energy intakes from minimally processed and ultra-processed meals.

Objectives

We examined the independent and combined effects of food texture and degree of processing on ad libitum food intake. We also investigated whether differences in energy intake during lunch influenced postmeal feelings of satiety and later food intake.

Methods

In this crossover study, 50 healthy-weight participants [n = 50 (24 men); mean ± SD age: 24.4 ± 3.1 y; BMI: 21.3 ± 1.9 kg/m2] consumed 4 ad libitum lunch meals consisting of "soft minimally processed," "hard mi

SUBMITTER: Teo PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9257473 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature