The modern food environment, providing easy access to an abundant supply, is thought to
be one of the key contributors to the current obesity epidemic (eg, Chaput, Klingenberg …

Understanding how human senses are linked to eating behaviour and adiposity has been a
key topic in sensory science, and a source of substantial controversy. Despite strong …

Pleasure from foods can stimulate “non-homoeostatic” eating, and might therefore also
potentially contribute toward obesity. However, obesity is not reliably associated with …

Individual dietary choices play a crucial role in shaping nutrition-related health outcomes,
making it a focal point of ongoing research in sensory nutrition (Forde et al., 2015) …

Pervasive exposure to a vast and varied food repertoire has contributed to the obesity
epidemic. Within this issue, there is a need for a better understanding of the …

Food choice and energy intake are influenced more by the sensory and cognitive aspects of
eating than the nutritive properties of the food being consumed, yet chronic-disease and ill …

Recent studies have revealed close links between human olfaction, appetite, and food
choice. However, it remains unclear whether olfactory sensitivity plays a direct role in …

Obesity is a major health issue in many developed countries, including New Zealand. While
the aetiology of obesity is likely to be multifactorial, overconsumption is deemed as a key …

Obesity is driven by the overconsumption of high-calorie foods, particularly those rich in
dietary fat, which poses a significant public health challenge. It is well established that …

Sensory properties inform likes and dislikes, but also play an important functional role in
guiding food choice and intake behavior. Odors direct food choice and stimulate sensory …