Research
Energy balance
Energy intake of the slow-ER/low-ED meal was 573 kcal (50%) lower compared to the fast-ER/high-ED meal.
Practitioners should consider the impact of meal energy density and eating rate on energy intake when designing meal plans.
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Energy intake of the slow-ER/low-ED meal (mean 570 kcal; 95% confidence interval: 442, 698 kcal) was 573 kcal (50%) lower compared to the fast-ER/high-ED meal [1143 kcal; (1015, 1271 kcal)].
Why this rating
Based on a randomized controlled study design.
Source
The Effect of Energy Density and Eating Rate on Ad Libitum Energy Intake in Healthy Adults—A Randomized Controlled Study
Marlou Lasschuijt et al. · Journal of Nutrition · 2025
rct · n=23Cited 8×
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