Tuesday, July 06, 2004

Artificial Sweetener May Disrupt Body's Ability To Count Calories, According To New Study

Professor Terry Davidson and associate professor Susan Swithers, both in the Department of Psychological Sciences, found that artificial sweeteners may disrupt the body's natural ability to "count" calories based on foods' sweetness. This finding may explain why increasing numbers of people in the United States lack the natural ability to regulate food intake and body weight. The researchers also found that thick liquids aren't as satisfying – calorie for calorie – as are more solid foods.
On the surface this seems hard to believe, but perhaps a more thorough reading is necessary.

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