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Heinze, J.M. ; Costanzo, A.* ; Baselier, I.* ; Fritsche, A. ; Frank-Podlech, S.* ; Keast, R.*

Detection thresholds for four different fatty stimuli are associated with increased dietary intake of processed high-caloric food.

Appetite 123, 7-13 (2018)
Postprint DOI PMC
Open Access Green
BMI-specific differences in food choice and energy intake have been suggested to modulate taste perception. However, associations between body composition and fat taste sensitivity are controversial. The objective of this study was to examine the association between body composition, dietary intake and detection thresholds of four fatty stimuli (oleic acid, paraffin oil, canola oil, and canola oil spiked with oleic acid) that could be perceived via gustatory and/or textural cues. In 30 participants, fat detection thresholds were determined in a repeated measurements design over twelve days. Weight status was examined by measuring the participants' BMI, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. The habitual food intake was assessed via several questionnaires and twelve, non-consecutive 24-hour food diaries. In this study, a negative correlation was found between fat detection thresholds and the intake of food rich in vitamins and fibre. Moreover, a positive correlation was identified between the intake of high-fat food and fat detection thresholds. No differences in fat detection thresholds were observed due to variations in BMI or waist-to-hip ratio. These findings indicate that a regular intake of fatty foods might decrease an individuals' perceptual response to fats which might lead to excess fat intake on the long term. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Publication type Article: Journal article
Document type Scientific Article
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Keywords Fat Taste ; Fat Perception ; Bmi ; Diet; Taste Sensitivity; Oral-sensitivity; Discrimination Ability; Sensory Preferences; Weight Status; Humans; Acids; Perception; Children; Obesity
ISSN (print) / ISBN 0195-6663
e-ISSN 1095-8304
Journal Appetite
Quellenangaben Volume: 123, Issue: , Pages: 7-13 Article Number: , Supplement: ,
Publisher Elsevier
Publishing Place Amsterdam [u.a.]
Non-patent literature Publications
Reviewing status Peer reviewed
Institute(s) Institute of Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases (IDM)