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Comparative Study
. 2007 May;39(5):389-94.
doi: 10.1055/s-2007-976545.

Effects of solid versus liquid meal-replacement products of similar energy content on hunger, satiety, and appetite-regulating hormones in older adults

S M Tieken  1 , H J Leidy, A J Stull, R D Mattes, R A Schuster, W W Campbell
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Comparative Study

Effects of solid versus liquid meal-replacement products of similar energy content on hunger, satiety, and appetite-regulating hormones in older adults

S M Tieken et al. Horm Metab Res. 2007 May.

Abstract

Objective: To examine whether solid versus liquid meal-replacement products differentially affect appetite and appetite-regulating hormones in older adults.

Methods: On two occasions, 9 subjects (age: 61+/-3 years; BMI: 25.6+/-1.3 kg/m (2)) consumed 25% of daily energy needs as solid or liquid meal-replacements of similar energy contents. Blood and appetite ratings were collected over 4 hours.

Results: The post-prandial hunger composite (area under the curve) was lower following the solid versus liquid meal-replacement (p<0.005) and remained below baseline over 4 hours (p<0.05). Similar responses were observed with the desire to eat. The insulin and ghrelin composites were lower following the solid trial compared to the liquid [insulin: 5825 (range: 4676-11639) VS. 7170 (4472-14169) uIU/l x 240 min, p<0.01; ghrelin: -92798 (range: -269130-47528) VS. -56152 (range: -390855-30840) pg/ml x 240 min, p<0.05]. Ghrelin also remained below baseline over 4 hours (p<0.05). No differences in cholecystokinin and leptin were observed between products.

Conclusion: The consumption of comparable meal-replacement products in solid versus liquid versions with similar energy contents led to differential appetitive responses and should not be viewed as dietary equivalents in older adults.

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Fig. 1
Appetite ratings over 4 hours for liquid vs. solid meal-replacements. Meal was consumed at 0 minute. *AUC Solid vs. Liquid Meal-replacement; Two-tailed Wilcoxon Test (p<0.05). †Visual Analog Scale (1–100 mm).
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Appetite-regulating hormone concentrations over 4 hours for liquid vs. solid meal-replacements. Meal was consumed at 0 minute. *AUC; AOC Solid vs. Liquid Meal-replacement; Two-tailed Wilcoxon Test (p<0.05).
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