Many studies show that higher dietary energy density is associated with greater body weight. Here we explored two propositions: i) that child BMI percentile is associated with individual differences in children's relative preference for energy-dense foods, ii) that child BMI percentile is associated with the same individual differences between their parents. Child-parent dyads were recruited fr...

Environmental approaches to the obesity problem in the US have garnered favor due to growing evidence that changes to the environment are at the root of the epidemic. Low-income urban neighborhoods, where obesity rates are disproportionately high, typically lack supermarkets yet have a high density of small food stores. This may increase the risk for unhealthy diets and obesity for neighborhood...

BACKGROUND Snacking raises concern since it may lead to an additional energy intake and poor nutrient quality. A snacking occasion can be defined as any eating occasion apart from main meals, regardless of the amount or type of foods consumed. We described the frequency of snacking occasions according to daily timing in French adults, and compared them between each other, and with the main meal...

Sucrose polyester (SPE) is a tasteless, odourless substance which reduces plasma cholesterol concentrations and may therefore be valuable as a fat substitute in human foodstuffs. It has recently been approved for use in snack foods by the United States Federal Drug Administration. The current study was designed to investigate its effects on gastrointestinal physiology and nutrient absorption in...

OBJECTIVE To describe nutrient intake and food patterns of lunches and snacks eaten at various locations by US toddlers. DESIGN A national, cross-sectional telephone survey in which mothers and primary caretakers reported toddlers' food and beverage intake for a 24-hour period. SUBJECTS Toddlers (n=632), aged 15 to 24 months, a subset in the 2002 Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study. ANALYS...

A ttenuating postmeal blood glucose excursions is a clinical challenge. While strategies for modifying the quantity and quality of carbohydrate consumed are widely used to reduce postprandial blood glucose peaks, we have paid relatively little attention to how premeal snacks and their composition may alter meal responses. In this issue, Chen et al. (1) reported that feeding a snack of soybeans ...

background: it is widely considered that a regular breakfast provides a number of health benefits; however, there is no general scientific agreement regarding what kind of food should be consumed. evidence supports the importance of balancing blood glucose levels by l ow glycaemic index/load (l-gi/l) and increased protein diets, in particular in metabolic disorders, which non-alcoholic fatty li...

Abstract Background Few studies investigated the associations between dietary patterns and overweight/obesity among Chinese preschool children. Thus, study aims to explore their with children in Dongcheng District of Beijing. Methods With a stratified proportionate cluster sampling, included 3373 pairs guardians. Children’s weight height were measured by school nurses, food beverage consumption...

Fats and oils are water-insoluble compounds consisting of mainly triacylglycerols: three fatty acids esterified to a glycerol molecule. Products are generally called “fats” when they are solid at room temperature and “oils” when they are liquid at room temperature, although the terms are often used interchangeably. Edible fats and oils contribute to the flavor, texture, aroma, and mouthfeel of ...