Enhanced sweet taste perception in obesity: Joint analysis of gustatory data from multiple studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While sweet taste perception is a potential determinant of feeding behavior in obesity, the supporting evidence is inconsistent and is typically associated with methodological limitations. Notably, possible associations between sweet taste perception and measures of food reward remain undetermined.

Materials and methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis comparing 246 individuals with severe obesity and 174 healthy volunteers using a validated method for taste perception assessment. We included gustatory variables, namely intensity and pleasantness ratings of sour, salt, sweet, and bitter tastants, and taste thresholds assessed by electrogustometry. Reward-related feeding behavior, including hedonic hunger, food addiction, feeding behavior traits, and accep

SUBMITTER: Ribeiro G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9807659 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature