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Memory for recent eating and its role in appetite
Reference
D17871
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Suzanne Higgs
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Birmingham
Department
School of Psychology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
125,912
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
03/03/2003
End date
02/03/2007
Duration
48 months
Abstract
The phenomenon of multiple meal eating in amnesic patients suggests that memory for recent eating may play a role in appetite regulation. However, to date, there has been no systematic investigation of the effect of memory for recent eating on intake in a non-patient population. Preliminary evidence indicates that reminding participants of recent eating (lunch) can suppress intake later in the afternoon. This project will extend these findings by a) exploring the conditions under which memory for recent eating affects subsequent intake and b) investigating the specific mechanisms underlying the effect. The results will widen understanding of the factors regulating appetite and have implications for current models of eating behaviour.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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