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- Title
Do middle-aged men enjoy the taste of health-promoting foods?
- Authors
Bodnaruc, A.; Prud'homme, D.; Bélisle, K.; Giroux, I.
- Abstract
Introduction: Food intake and choices are influenced by a wide array of factors, including taste appreciation. Taste appreciation appears to be particularly important for men, and could also be a significant determinant of their levels of satisfaction postprandially. Objectives: To (i) describe the relative importance of factors influencing food choices and (ii) compare taste appreciation of 5 foods selected for their potential health benefits. Methods: Thirty-two men with (n = 14, group 1) or without (n = 18, group 2) type 2 diabetes (T2D) or prediabetes were recruited through posters and flyers. Participants were asked to rank-order 11 factors that could influence food choices. They were also offered 20 g of the 5 foods (almonds, pistachios, avocados, boiled eggs, and oatmeal) in a random order, and were asked to rate their taste appreciation on 100 mm visual analog scales. A 1-way ANOVA with Tukey post-hoc tests were used to compare taste appreciation of the 5 foods. t tests were used to assess differences in taste appreciation between groups. Results: In both groups, the most important factor influencing food choices was participants' own taste. Food cost and recommendations of a health professional were more important in participants with T2D or prediabetes. Except for oatmeal, all foods had a mean taste appreciation >60 mm. There was a significant overall difference in taste appreciation of the 5 foods (F = 14.37, P < 0.001). Almonds, pistachios, avocados, and eggs were more appreciated than oatmeal (all P < 0.05), and pistachios were more appreciated than avocados (P < 0.05). There was no difference in taste appreciation between groups. Conclusion: Taste was reported as being the most important factor influencing food choices and, besides oatmeal, all tested foods seemed well appreciated. Significance to the Field of Dietetics: As a well-recognized and important determinant of food intake and choices, taste appreciation should be taken into consideration when making dietary recommendation in clinical contexts.
- Subjects
ANALYSIS of variance; FOOD habits; FOOD preferences; NATURAL foods; PROBABILITY theory; STATISTICS; TASTE; DATA analysis
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice & Research, 2018, Vol 79, Issue 3, p146
- ISSN
1486-3847
- Publication type
Article