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Effects of Gum Chewing on Appetite and Digestion

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
The Alternate Hypothesis is That Increased Mechanical Stimulation Will Result in Stronger Satiation/Satiety and Reduced Energy Intake
The Null Hypothesis is That Food Rheology Will Have no Effect on These Indices
It is Hypothesized That the Effects of Mastication Will be Less Evident in Obese Compared to Lean Individuals
Registration Number
NCT01070212
Lead Sponsor
Purdue University
Brief Summary

One obvious property difference between energy-yielding beverages and solid foods is the oral mechanical processing required to prepare the two food forms for swallowing. Considerable human data are consistent with a contribution of mechanical stimulation to appetite suppression. However, no study has isolated this property and assessed its influence on ingestive behavior in humans. This is the aim of the present study. The null hypothesis is that food rheology will have no effect on these indices. The alternate hypothesis is that increased mechanical stimulation will result in stronger satiation/satiety and reduced energy intake. Further, it is hypothesized that the effects of mastication will be less evident in obese compared to lean individuals.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • body mass index 18 -25 or 30-35 kg/ m2 good health not initiating or terminating the use of medications reported to affect appetite or body weight during the proposed study period stable activity level (no deviation > 1X/wk @ 30 min/session) no eating disorder (score <20 of the Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26) no allergies to test foods. not glucose intolerant or diabetic (based on fasting blood glucose between 70-99mg/dl (3.9-5.5mmol/l as recommended by the American Diabetes Association.) no history of GI pathology and self-reported consumer of breakfast and lunch.
Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effects of mastication on appetite.12 hours

Effects of varying chewing intensity on self-rated hunger, fullness, desire to eat and thirst.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Endocrine response4 hours

Effects of varying chewing intensity on serum/plasma GLP-1, Ghrelin, CCK, Insulin.

Blood chemistries4 Hours

Effects of varying chewing intensity on lipid profiles and glucose.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Purdue University

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West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Purdue University
🇺🇸West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

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