This study aims to assess the effect of protein on appetite, food intake and gastric emptying in older adults (≥ 65 years) that are more and less active.
To investigate the differences in food intake in older adults that are more or less active and assess any differential responses to protein intake. To compare the effect of meals with high or low protein level but equal in energy and volume on appetite and gastric emptying in older adults that are more or less active (≥ 65 years).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
38
A milkshake with high protein level; including whey protein, fat free strawberry yogurt and whole milk - 337 kcal, 27 g carbohydrate, 57 g protein, 16 g fat.
A milkshake with normal protein level; including nesquik (strawberry), fat free strawberry yogurt, whole milk, double cream, whey protein and sweetener - 331 kcal, 64 g carbohydrate, 17 g protein, 19 g fat.
University of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom
Ad-libitum meal consumption
Consumption of the ad-libitum meal is measured (g). Participants are instructed to eat until they feel comfortable full and are given 20 min to consume the meal.
Time frame: 2 days in total
Ratings of appetite
Appetite are assessed using a 100 mm Visual Analogue Scales (VAS, scale 0-100).
Time frame: 2 days in total
Gastric Emptying
Gastric emptying is measured using of 100 microliters of 13C Octanoic Acid breath test
Time frame: 2 days in total
Ratings of palatability
Palatability ratings are assessed using a 100 mm Visual Analogue Scales (VAS, scale 0-100).
Time frame: 2 days in total
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