The Effects of Gum Chewing on Energy Intake and Expenditure
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 38 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | September 2008 |
| End Date: | January 2011 |
The purpose of this study is to determine if chewing gum increases energy expenditure and
decreases food intake.
decreases food intake.
Inclusion Criteria:
- BMI 27-37, between the ages of 18 and 38
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of chronic disease (e.g. liver, kidney, or heart disease, or diabetes)
- Medications that affect energy expenditure, appetite, or body composition (e.g.
antidepressants, beta blockers, antipsychotic, or weight loss medications)
- A history of irregular menstrual cycles in women (indication of onset of menopause or
other metabolic disturbances such as polycystic ovary syndrome)
- A history of phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Symptoms of depression
- A history of eating disorders
- Concurrent participation in a weight loss program
- Cigarette smoking or other tobacco use
- Jaw problems such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
- Allergies to any of the common components in gum (sweeteners, mint flavors, etc)
- Heavy gum chewing prior to study ( > 3 times per week)
- Pregnancy or lactation.
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