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Hunger intensity changes after a meal replacement bar for weight control

Published in Biotech Business Week, December 20th, 2004

Short-term hunger intensity changes following ingestion of a meal replacement bar for weight control.

"Meal replacement products for weight-loss are popular and safe for most unsupervised consumers desiring to lose weight. Previously we reported that the thickness of meal replacement diet shakes had a direct and significant effect on hunger intensity during the first two hours and that hunger intensity scores for liquid meal replacements were significantly below baseline for three hours following consumption. Beverage viscosity is inversely related to postprandial hunger in humans. This study uses the same protocol to investigate meal replacement bars designed for...

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