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    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Nov;27(11):1405-10.

    Self-reported rate of eating correlates with body mass index in 18-y-old Japanese women.

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    National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan. stssasak@nih.go.jp

    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE:

    To examine associations between rate of eating and macronutrient and dietary fiber intake, and body mass index (BMI).

    DESIGN:

    Cross-sectional study.

    SUBJECTS:

    A total of 1695 18-y-old female Japanese dietetic students.

    MEASUREMENTS:

    Macronutrient intake (protein, carbohydrate, and fat) and dietary fiber intake were assessed over a 1-month period with a validated, self-administered, diet history questionnaire. Body height and weight and rate of eating (according to five categories) were self-reported.

    RESULTS:

    Among the nutrients examined, only dietary fiber intake weakly, but significantly, and negatively correlated with BMI in a multiple regression analysis. The rate of eating showed a significant and positive correlation with BMI. The mean BMI was higher by 2.2, 1.5, 1.0, and 0.5 kg/m(2) in the 'very fast', 'relatively fast', 'medium', and 'relatively slow' groups, respectively, compared with the 'very slow' rate of eating group. This correlation remained evident after adjustment for nutrient intake.

    CONCLUSIONS:

    Rate of eating showed a significant and positive correlation with BMI, whereas only dietary fiber intake showed a weak correlation with BMI.

    PMID:
    14574353
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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