Effect of bite size and oral processing time of a semisolid food on satiation

The aim of this 2018 study was to find out the extent to which patients’ treatment-related expectations influence their appetite. Ninety healthy participants of normal weight were randomly selected to one of three groups: appetite-enhancing placebo group (given placebo capsule suggested to be appetite-enhancing); a satiety-enhancing placebo group (received placebo said to increase feelings of […]

While the color of food items is said to affect dietary behaviors, this 2014 study examines the possible effects of meal variety and the color arrangement of the food. These variables may influence how pleasant the food is for the consumer over time, and potentially consumption behavior. While repeated intake of the same foods can […]