Each of the macronutrients—carbohydrate, protein, and fat—has a unique set of properties
that influences health, but all are a source of energy. The optimal balance of their …

We live in a society that is virtually obsessed with the influence of food on health, energy
intake, and body weight regulation. While much of life in preindustrial societies has been …

▪ Abstract The size and frequency of meals are fundamental aspects of nutrition that can
have profound effects on the health and longevity of laboratory animals. In humans …

There is considerable disagreement regarding what constitutes a healthy diet. Ever since
the influential work of Cannon and Richter, it was debated whether the 'wisdom of the …

It seems that many people, including dietetics professionals and other nutrition experts, are
unclear about some of the fundamental yet complex concepts behind the influence of dietary …

In this review, we consider two hypotheses which could explain why high-fat foods are
overeaten. The first hypothesis is that fat is overeaten because it affects satiety and satiation …

Energy homeostasis is a complex on-going process that includes maintaining immediately
available as well as stored nutrient levels at optimal levels given the environment. To …

Much of the research in ingestive behavior has focused on the macronutrient composition of
foods; however, these studies are incomplete, or could be misleading, if they do not consider …

Feeding behavior is critical for survival. In addition to providing all of the body's
macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins) and most micronutrients (minerals and …

Increased energy intakes are contributing to overweight and obesity. Growing evidence
supports the role of protein appetite in driving excess intake when dietary protein is diluted …