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 …

An attraction for palatable foods rich in lipids is shared by rodents and humans. Over the last
decade, the mechanisms responsible for this specific eating behavior have been actively …

Repeated consumption of high-energy nutrient poor foods can lead to undesirable health
outcomes such as obesity. Taste plays an important role in food choice, and a better …

A range of psychophysical taste measurements are used to characterize an individual's
sweet taste perception and to assess links between taste perception and dietary intake. The …

Energy homeostasis plays a significant role in food consumption and body weight regulation
with fat intake being an area of particular interest due to its palatability and high energy …

Virgin olive oil (VOO) has unique chemical characteristics among all other vegetable oils
which are of paramount importance for human health. VOO constituents are also …

Taste is the chemical sense responsible for the detection of non-volatile chemicals in
potential foods. For fat to be considered as one of the taste primaries in humans, certain …

Identifying the underlying child-eating behaviours that contribute to weight differences
across growth has been a constant challenge. This report reviews the various literature …

Food selection plays a pivotal role in maintaining adequate nutrient intake, thus elucidating
drivers of food choice is a meaningful strategy to maintain health and manage disease …

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 …