CD36 (cluster of differentiation 36) is a scavenger receptor that functions in high-affinity
tissue uptake of long-chain fatty acids (FAs) and contributes under excessive fat supply to …

Body fat mass increases when energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. In the long term,
a positive energy balance will result in obesity. The worldwide prevalence of obesity has …

Until recently, the general belief was that non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) were healthy
sugar substitutes because they provide sweet taste without calories or glycemic effects …

Recent studies find that sugar tastes less intense to humans with obesity, but whether this
sensory change is a cause or a consequence of obesity is unclear. To tackle this question …

Despite evidence that the ability to taste is weakened by obesity and can be rescued with
weight loss intervention, few studies have investigated the molecular effects of obesity on …

From the age of 2 years, an American child is more likely to consume a sugar-sweetened
product than a fruit or vegetable on any given day—a troubling statistic, given that food …

The incidence of obesity has dramatically increased in recent years, and poses a public
health challenge for which an effective and scalable intervention strategy is yet to be found …

As incomes steadily increase globally, traditional diets have been displaced by diets that are
usually animal-based with a high content of “empty calories” or refined sugars, refined fats …

Objective The modern food environment is a key driver of rising levels of obesity. While
olfaction is known to play a major role in food choice; however, its relationship to obesity is …

Eating is dangerous. While food contains nutrients and calories that animals need to
produce heat and energy, it may also contain harmful parasites, bacteria, or chemicals. To …