The sensory experience of eating is an important determinant of food intake control, often
attributed to the positive hedonic response associated with certain sensory cues. However …

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this review is to provide an overview of (1)
underlying mechanisms of the effect of portion size on energy intake,(2) external factors …

Childhood obesity is a persistent problem worldwide, and of particular concern in the United
States. Clarifying the role of the food environment in promoting overeating is an important …

Previously, expected satiety (ES) has been measured using software and two-dimensional
pictures presented on a computer screen. In this context, ES is an excellent predictor of self …

It is widely accepted that meal size is governed by psychological and physiological
processes that generate fullness towards the end of a meal. However, observations of …

Psychological and neurobiological evidence implicates hippocampal-dependent memory
processes in the control of hunger and food intake. In humans, these have been revealed in …

Nutrition and health claims on foods can help consumers make healthier food choices.
However, claims may have a 'halo'effect, influencing consumer perceptions of foods and …

In many species the capacity to accurately differentiate the energy density (kcal/g) of foods is
critical because it greatly improves efficiency in foraging. In modern humans this ability …

Portion sizes for certain foods have been increasing dramatically in recent years alongside
obesity rates, concurring with the phenomenon of the portion size effect (more is consumed …

Recent advances in the approaches used to quantify expectations of satiation and satiety
have led to a better understanding of how humans select and consume food, and the …