The objective of this study is to determine the effect of a high protein, high fiber supplement pre-load on energy intake at a subsequent meal compared to a low fiber, high carbohydrate Control product in healthy overweight and obese subjects. The investigators hypothesize the high protein, high fiber pre-load will result in reduced energy intake at a subsequent meal compared to low protein, low fiber.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
50
Glycemic Index Laboratories, Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Energy intake (total kilocalories) at meal subsequent to intervention pre-load
Participants will consume an ad-libitum pizza meal for 30 minutes, 30 minutes following ingestion of the pre-load intervention. At the end of the 30 minute pizza meal, total caloric intake will be recorded.
Time frame: 1 hour post-intervention
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Appetite Questionnaire on scale of 0-100
A standard VAS Appetite questionnaire will be completed by subjects before pre-load intervention, and at indicated time intervals. The 4 questions assess hunger, fullness, desire to eat, and prospective consumption. Each of the questions on the VAS is a 100 mm line anchored at each end with opposing statements. Participants mark a vertical line on the line at a point that they felt reflect their feelings at the moment the test was taken. Scores will be assessed by measuring the distance between the intersection of the vertical line with the line and the left end of the line.
Time frame: pre-intervention; 10, 20, 30, 60 min post-intervention
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Cravings Questionnaire on scale of 0-100
A standard VAS Cravings questionnaire will be completed by subjects before pre-load intervention, and at indicated time intervals. The 4 questions assess cravings for sweet, salty, savory, and fatty. Each of the questions on the VAS is a 100 mm line anchored at each end with opposing statements. Participants mark a vertical line on the line at a point that they felt reflect their feelings at the moment the test was taken. Scores will be assessed by measuring the distance between the intersection of the vertical line with the line and the left end of the line.
Time frame: pre-intervention; 10, 20, 30, 60 min post-intervention
Subjective Physical Comfort Questionnaire on scale of 0-100
This questionnaire assesses Gastrointestinal symptoms including Bloating, Belching, Nausea, Diarrhea, and Flatulence. Participants identify if they are currently experiencing the symptom (Yes/No) and if yes, rate the severity of the symptom (Low to High) on a 100 mm scale (0-100). Measures will be made from the left side of the scale, similar to Appetite and Cravings questionnaires.
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Time frame: pre-intervention; immediately post-intervention; 30 min post-intervention