2023, Volume 17, Issue 2

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Przeglądanie 2023, Volume 17, Issue 2 według Autor "Reimisz, Patryk"
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    Effect of zero calorie drinks on sensory-specific satiety
    (Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-06-28) Reimisz, Patryk
    Background. Both the problem of obesity and the fashion for being ‘fit’ are prompting food manufacturers to reduce the calorie content of products by replacing sugar with substitutes, among others. It is unclear whether these treatments actually reduce the total energy intake. The aim of the study was to determine whether having a meal with a zero calorie sweet drink would induce sensory-specific satiety and lead to a reduced appetite for dessert. Material and methods. Forty-eight students of the University of Life Sciences in Poznań took part in the study. To determine the significance of the difference in the amount of chocolate consumed when pairing a meal with a zero calorie sweet drink versus sparkling water, a T-test was employed. Results. The results of the T-test proved that pairing a meal with a zero calorie sweet drink, compared to having it with sparkling water, leads to a lower consumption of chocolate for dessert. Conclusions. The results of the study would suggest that people who tend to reach for sugary snacks after a meal can reduce their cravings for sweets by drinking a zero calorie drink with their meal. More research is needed to answer the question of whether this type of satiety persists between meals and whether it leads to a later compensation of energy intake, causing a so-called rebound effect. There is also a risk that the side effects of using certain sweeteners in the long term may outweigh the benefits of temporary appetite suppression.
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    Use of low-calorie sweeteners in treating obesity
    (Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-06-28) Reimisz, Patryk
    Reducing body fat through conservative interventions is a frustrating process for obese people, hence the search for additional ways that can help patients persevere with longterm treatment procedures. Although data obtained from scientific studies do not allow for drawing clear conclusions about the use of sweeteners in the treatment of obesity, their appropriate use may prove beneficial. A review of the current literature was conducted to find the answers to the question of where such large discrepancies come from. It allowed for drawing the following conclusions: 1) Obese individuals may differ significantly in their sensitivity to sweet taste and even the sweeteners themselves; 2) The long-term effects of some sweeteners may neutralize the effect associated with short-term sweet appetite relief and even lead to the greater energy intake and/or utilization; 3) Natural sweeteners differ significantly from artificial sweeteners in terms of long-term effects; 4) The psychological effects of the sweeteners use (e.g., the acquiescence effect) may at least partially attenuate their inhibitory effects on food intake. Based on the review, guidance was developed for obesity practitioners and their patients regarding the use of sugar substitutes in fat reduction.