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Food perceptions and preferences of obese adults: a multidimensional approach.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  4055227     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Perceptions of nutritional aspects of common foods, as rated by obese and normal-weight subjects, were mapped using multidimensional scaling (MDS) procedures. The foods were rated for their perceived protein, fat and carbohydrate content, calories, and overall nutritional value. No differences in food perception or nutritional evaluation were observed among obese and normal-weight subjects. However, the two groups differed in their reported patterns of food preference. Normal-weight subjects generally reported liking foods that were also viewed as nutritious and low in energy content, whereas obese subjects showed more diverse preference profiles that were not linked to perceived nutrition. This variability of response suggests internal inconsistencies in attitude structure among obese individuals.
Authors:
A Drewnowski
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of obesity     Volume:  9     ISSN:  0307-0565     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Obes     Publication Date:  1985  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-12-03     Completed Date:  1985-12-03     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7703240     Medline TA:  Int J Obes     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  201-12     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Diet
Female
Food*
Food Preferences*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity / physiopathology*,  psychology
Perception*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
AM 26687/AM/NIADDK NIH HHS; AM27980/AM/NIADDK NIH HHS

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