کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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361938 | 620615 | 2012 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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ObjectiveExamine the influence of altering the size of snack food (ie, small vs large cookies) on short-term energy intake.MethodsFirst- and sixth-graders (n = 77) participated in a between-subjects experimental design. All participants were offered the same gram weight of cookies during an afternoon tea at their school. For half of the participants, food was cut in 2 to make the small item size. Food intake (number of cookies, gram weight, and energy intake) was examined using ANOVA.ResultsDecreasing the item size of food led to a decrease of 25% in gram weight intake, corresponding to 68 kcal. Appetitive ratings and subject and food characteristics had no moderating effect.Conclusions and ImplicationsReducing the item size of food could prove a useful dietary prevention strategy based on decreased consumption, aimed at countering obesity-promoting eating behaviors favored by the easy availability of large food portions.
Journal: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - Volume 44, Issue 3, May–June 2012, Pages 251–255