Background: Reductions in eating rate are recommended to prevent and treat obesity; yet,
the relation between eating rate and energy intake has not been systematically reviewed …

Background Many studies have shown that changes in food textures are able to reduce food
intake via longer oral processing and slower eating rate, without a resultant decrease in food …

Background: Cognitive processes such as attention and memory may influence food intake,
but the degree to which they do is unclear. Objective: The objective was to examine whether …

Objective To determine whether modifying eating behaviour with use of a feedback device
facilitates weight loss in obese adolescents. Design Randomised controlled trial with 12 …

Background Large portions and high dietary energy density promote overconsumption at
meal times. This could be reduced by eating slowly. Objective Two studies investigated …

Food delivers energy, nutrients and a pleasurable experience. Slow eating and prolonged
oro-sensory exposure to food during consumption can enhance the processes that promote …

This Perspective focuses on two elements of our food supply and eating environment that
facilitate high energy intake: a high eating rate and distraction of attention from eating. These …

Background: Previous studies with model foods have shown that softer textures lead to
higher eating rates and higher ad libitum food intake and higher intensity of salt taste has …

Background Attentive eating means eating devoid of distraction and increasing awareness
and memory for food being consumed. Encouraging individuals to eat more attentively could …

The structural properties of foods have a functional role to play in oral processing
behaviours and sensory perception, and also impact on meal size and the experience of …