The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing worldwide with long‐term health
consequences. Effective strategies to stem the rising childhood obesity rates are needed but …

Background Consumers frequently combine foods with different compositions and
properties within a meal or within a bite; for example bread with spreads or vegetables with …

Faster eating rates have previously been associated with higher ad libitum energy intakes,
and several studies have manipulated eating rates and intake by changing food textures …

Background Recent observational data and a controlled in-patient crossover feeding trial
show that consumption of “ultra-processed foods”(UPFs), as defined by the NOVA …

Food oral processing depends on food properties and consumer characteristics. The aim of
this study was to determine the effect of age, gender, ethnicity and eating capability on oral …

The sensory properties of foods and beverages play an important role in shaping our eating
behaviours and the dietary patterns that influence health and well-being. Sensory evaluation …

Increasing the speed of eating or decreasing the amount of chewing of a test meal
significantly decreases its satiation, increases concomitant caloric intake, and influences …

The prevalence of obesity and eating disorders varies by sex, but the extent to which sex
influences eating behaviors, especially in childhood, has received less attention. The …

Texture has an important role in children's acceptance and rejection of food. However, little
is known about individual differences in texture preference. The aim of this study was to …

The mouth is the first part of the gastrointestinal tract. During mastication sensory signals
from the mouth, so-called oro-sensory exposure, elicit physiological signals that affect …