Kuwait
Extended Abstract
Nutrition Congress 2015: The impact of inulin fiber consumption on appetite sensations and food intake in acute settings in college age females in Kuwait: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study- Younis A Salmean- College of Life Sciences
Author(s): Younis A Salmean
Animal studies have shown that inulin, a fermentable fiber results in reduced energy intake and weight loss. This study aims to match the effect of inulin supplementation on appetite profile and food intake. 40 college age females (20.3±3.7 years (Mean ± SD)) enrolled from the University of Kuwait were randomized in double-blind fashion to an inulin-drink (16 g/day in 330 ml water) or 330 ml water (placebo). Both drinks were iso-caloric and artificially flavored in identical opaque water bottles. Drinks were took daily for 7 days (adaptation era) and Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) was used for reporting appetite profiles on the 8th day during a feeding lab. Fasted volunte.. View more»