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

TY - JOUR

T1 - Manipulating fat content of familiar foods at test-meals does not affect intake and liking of these foods among children

AU - Olsen, Annemarie

AU - van Belle, Christopher

AU - Meyermann, Karol

AU - Keller, Kathleen L.

PY - 2011/12

Y1 - 2011/12

N2 - 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.

AB - 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.

U2 - 10.1016/j.appet.2011.07.007

DO - 10.1016/j.appet.2011.07.007

M3 - Journal article

SN - 0195-6663

VL - 57

SP - 573

EP - 577

JO - Appetite

JF - Appetite

IS - 3

ER -