Food liking, familiarity and expected satiation selectively influence portion size estimation of snacks and caloric beverages in men

Appetite. 2010 Dec;55(3):551-5. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2010.09.003. Epub 2010 Sep 19.

Abstract

We explored the relationship between three food attributes and portion size estimation. Twenty-seven men rated liking, familiarity and expected satiation (ES) of a chocolate bar, muffin, banana, cola, cornflakes, potato chips (crisps), hot chocolate drink and ice-cream, before estimating portion size when hungry and full. Portion estimates correlated with liking ratings in three foods (r = -0.53 to 0.28); with familiarity in two foods (r = -0.30, full only); and with ES in four foods (r ≤ 0.45). Across foods lower ES ratings tended to correlate with higher portion size estimates. Portion size estimation is influenced by food liking, familiarity and expected satiation.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anticipation, Psychological*
  • Cross-Over Studies
  • Food Preferences / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Hunger*
  • Male
  • Recognition, Psychology*
  • Satiation*
  • Size Perception*
  • Young Adult