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Manipulating fat content of familiar foods at test-meals does not affect intake and liking of these foods among children

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APPETITE
Volume 57, Issue 3, Pages 573-577

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ACADEMIC PRESS LTD- ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2011.07.007

Keywords

Fat preference; Energy density; Energy intake; Food intake; Liking; Children

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  1. NIH [K01DK068008]

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We investigated effects of manipulating fat content of familiar foods at two test-meals in 74, 4-6-year-old children. Liking, energy intake, and weight-based food intake were assessed for a meal consisting of macaroni and cheese, pudding, chocolate milk and regular milk in high-fat and low-fat versions. Liking ratings and consumption by weight did not differ between versions, but energy intake was 59% greater with the high-fat version. We conclude that manipulating fat content had little effect on liking and weight-based food intake, but markedly influenced overall energy intake, and thus might provide a means of lowering children's energy consumption. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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