Each of the macronutrients—carbohydrate, protein, and fat—has a unique set of properties
that influences health, but all are a source of energy. The optimal balance of their …

Tree nuts and peanuts are good sources of many nutrients and antioxidants, but they are
also energy dense. The latter often limits intake because of concerns about their possible …

Objective This study aimed to determine the effects of humanlike Western and
Mediterranean diets on caloric intake, obesity, metabolism, and hepatosteatosis in an …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract and specifically the most distal part of the small intestine, the
ileum, has become a renewed focus of interest for mechanisms targeting appetite …

The obesity epidemic has spawned an unlimited array of quick-fix, rapid weight loss plans
and unproven pharmaceuticals. Dangerous side effects and rebound weight gain has made …

The prevalence of obesity is skyrocketing worldwide. The scientific evidence has associated
obesity risk with many independent factors including the quality of dietary fat and genetics …

As obesity continues to be a global epidemic, research into the mechanisms of hunger and
satiety and how those signals act to regulate energy homeostasis persists. Peptide YY (PYY) …

Omega-9 fatty acids represent some of the main mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) found
in plant and animal sources. They can be synthesized endogenously in the human body, but …

Obesity has a multifactorial etiology. Although obesity is widespread and associated with
serious health hazards, its effective prevention and treatment have been challenging …

The composition of fats within a high-fat (HF) meal may differentially affect hunger and
satiety. Purpose: Compare HF meals rich in either monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) …