Offering Fiber-Enriched Foods Increases Fiber Intake in Adults With or Without Cardiometabolic Risk: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Previous efforts to increase fiber intake in the general population were disappointing despite growing awareness of the multiple benefits of a high fiber intake. Aim of the study was to investigate the acceptance and consumption of fiber-enriched foods.

Methods: One hundred and fifteen middle-aged healthy individuals with and without elevated waist circumference (> 102 cm in males and > 88 cm in females) were recruited and randomized to an intervention or an age- and sex-matched control group.

Preparation sequence of two snack components influences snack composition and calorie intake.

Many contextual factors appear to influence both food intake as well as quality perception. A recent study showed the influence of pouring sequence in food preparation on food amount, ingredient ratio and calorie content. Two studies were conducted to further investigate the influence of pouring and preparation order on food intake.