Could smaller snack portions be similarly effective in decreasing cravings or feelings of hunger as larger portions? To answer this, three common snack foods - chocolate, apple pie, potato chips - were given to 104 participants as either a small portion (x) or a substantially larger portion (5-10x). Results indicate that smaller portions satisfied one's ratings of hunger and craving similar to larger portions, but led to a mean intake that was significantly lower than in the large portion condition (with a difference of 103. calories). This suggests that 15. min after eating a considerably smaller snack, people will have eaten much less but will feel equally satisfied. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
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van Kleef, E., Shimizu, M., & Wansink, B. (2013). Just a bite: Considerably smaller snack portions satisfy delayed hunger and craving. Food Quality and Preference, 27(1), 96–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2012.06.008
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