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Launbo NP, Pedersen HE, van Elst C, Grunnet LG, Færch K, Finlayson G, Quist JS, Beaulieu K. Food perceptions related to appetite and weight management among individuals with different weight and diabetes status. Appetite 2025; 209:107927. [PMID: 39993449 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2025.107927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2025] [Accepted: 02/21/2025] [Indexed: 02/26/2025]
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Food perceptions play a critical role in shaping appetite control and eating behaviour, influencing food choices and energy intake. This study aimed to explore how individuals with varying weight and diabetes status perceive food in relation to appetite and weight management, specifically examining associations with hedonic overeating, successful weight management, healthiness, and satiating capacity. An online survey with 28 food images (7 from each of the combined food categories, i.e., high-fat/sweet, low-fat/sweet, high-fat/savoury, and low-fat/savoury was completed by 349 responders: 90 people with normal weight (NW), 137 with overweight or obesity (OW/OB), and 122 with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes (OW/OB + T2D). Individuals with OW/OB + T2D rated high-fat foods higher for their association with successful weight management compared to other groups, while those with OW/OB scored low-fat sweet foods higher than others. The OW/OB + T2D group generally perceived low-fat foods as less healthy, except for low-fat/sweet foods, where their ratings aligned with those of NW participants. Notably, NW participants rated foods as the most filling across categories, followed by OW/OB, with the OW/OB + T2D group giving the lowest ratings for satiating capacity. These findings suggest that weight and diabetes status influence food perceptions, particularly regarding their perceived healthiness, satiating capacity, and role in successful weight management. These findings underscore the intricate relationship between food perceptions, weight, and diabetes status, emphasizing the importance of tailoring dietary guidelines and interventions to suit the specific characteristics of different groups.
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- Natja Poder Launbo
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark.
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- Copenhagen University Hospital, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
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- Copenhagen University Hospital, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
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- Copenhagen University Hospital, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
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- Copenhagen University Hospital, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
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- Copenhagen University Hospital, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark; School of Psychology, University of Leeds, University Road, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT, England, United Kingdom
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- Copenhagen University Hospital, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark; School of Psychology, University of Leeds, University Road, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT, England, United Kingdom; Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
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- Copenhagen University Hospital, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 83, 2730 Herlev, Denmark; School of Psychology, University of Leeds, University Road, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT, England, United Kingdom
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Zhu R, Wang R, He J, Zhang L, An P, Li K, Ren F, Xu W, Guo J. Perceived Taste Loss From Early Adulthood to Mid to Late Adulthood and Mortality. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2025; 151:335-343. [PMID: 39946118 PMCID: PMC11826429 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2024.5072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 12/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2025]
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Importance Evidence on the associations of taste function changes from early adulthood to mid to late adulthood with all-cause mortality is limited. Objective To investigate the associations between subjective perception of taste loss from early adulthood to mid to late adulthood and all-cause mortality. Design, Setting, and Participants This population-based cohort study used data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011-2014) and linked mortality information from the National Death Index (NDI) and included adults aged 40 years and older. Data analyses were conducted between May 6, 2024, and July 22, 2024. Exposures Subjective decline in taste function and ability to detect basic tastes (ie, salt, sourness, sweetness, or bitterness) since the age of 25 years. Main Outcomes and Measures All-cause mortality was ascertained via linkage to the NDI with follow-up until December 31, 2019. Results Among 7340 participants (52.8% female), 662 (weighted, 8.9%) reported subjective perception of taste loss from early adulthood to mid to late adulthood. During a median (IQR) follow-up of 6.67 (5.67-7.83) years, 1011 deaths occurred. Subjective perception of taste loss was associated with a 47% higher risk of mortality (multiadjusted hazard ratio [HR], 1.47; 95% CI, 1.06-2.03). Specifically, self-reported loss in ability to taste salt (multivariable adjusted HR [aHR], 1.65; 95% CI, 1.21-2.26) and sourness (aHR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.19-2.40) was associated with increased mortality. Self-reported decline in ability to taste bitterness was associated with increased mortality only in female participants (aHR, 1.63; 95% CI, 1.05-2.53), whereas decline in ability to taste sourness was associated with increased mortality only in male participants (aHR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.03-2.75). Moreover, among all and female participants without perceived smell function loss, those with perceived taste function loss still had increased mortality (all participants: aHR, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.12-2.40; female participants: aHR, 1.71; 95% CI, 1.14-2.56; male participants: aHR, 1.44; 95% CI, 0.80-2.59). Conclusions and Relevance In this population-based cohort study, subjective perception of taste loss from early adulthood to mid to late adulthood, particularly perception of salt and sourness, was associated with increased all-cause mortality. The mortality risk associated with perceived taste loss could not be mitigated by undeteriorated smell function. These findings suggest that subjective perception of taste loss may serve as a simple and valuable indicator for screening high-risk populations in clinic and public health practice.
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- Ruixin Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences & Society, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences & Society, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
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Sorlí JV, de la Cámara E, González JI, Portolés O, Giménez-Alba IM, Fernández-Carrión R, Coltell O, González-Monje I, Saiz C, Pascual EC, Villamil LV, Corella D, Asensio EM, Ortega-Azorín C. From Liking to Following: The Role of Food Preferences, Taste Perception, and Lifestyle Factors in Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Among Young Individuals. Nutrients 2025; 17:600. [PMID: 39940456 PMCID: PMC11820210 DOI: 10.3390/nu17030600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2025] [Revised: 01/27/2025] [Accepted: 02/04/2025] [Indexed: 02/16/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is a healthy dietary pattern associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases. However, adherence is declining, particularly among younger populations. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the main aspects that affect its adherence, particularly food preferences and sensory function, which have received insufficient attention. Our aims were to investigate the impact of socio-demographic and lifestyle factors on adherence to the MedDiet among young individuals; to assess the association of taste preferences and food liking with MedDiet adherence; and to evaluate the associations between taste perception modalities, taste and food preferences, and adherence. METHODS A cross-sectional study on young adults (aged 20.5 ± 4.7 years) in a Mediterranean country (n = 879) was carried out. Demographic characteristics, clinical characteristics, anthropometric characteristics, lifestyle characteristics, MedDiet adherence, taste preferences, and food preferences were assessed. Taste perception for bitter, salty, sweet, sour, and umami was determined by rating different concentrations of prototypical tastants. We computed a total taste perception score and three scores to combine food preferences. RESULTS We identified several socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with adherence to the MedDiet, as well as food preferences, taste preferences, and taste perception determinants. Food preferences were significantly associated with total adherence to the MedDiet. Higher preference for olive oil, oranges, broccoli, fish, and legumes was associated with higher MedDiet adherence (p < 0.05 for all). Conversely, higher preference for sweet foods, red meat, and butter was associated with lower adherence (p < 0.05 for all). The combined positive score for food preference was strongly associated with higher MedDiet adherence (p = 1.4 × 10-23) in the multivariate adjusted model. The combined negative food preference score was inversely associated (p = 1.9 × 10-8). Likewise, taste preferences were significantly associated with adherence to the MedDiet (strong inverse association for sweet taste preference and direct association for bitter taste preference; both p < 0.001). Moreover, bitter taste perception was inversely associated with adherence to the MedDiet and with bitter foods (p < 0.05). In conclusion, future precision nutrition studies should measure food liking and taste preferences, which are crucial determinants of MedDiet adherence, especially in young people.
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- José V. Sorlí
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Department of Computer Languages and Systems, Universitat Jaume I, 12071 Castellón, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, University Antonio Nariño, Bogotá 111511, Colombia
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (E.d.l.C.); (J.I.G.); (O.P.); (I.M.G.-A.); (R.F.-C.); (I.G.-M.); (C.S.); (E.C.P.); (L.V.V.); (E.M.A.); (C.O.-A.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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Sorlí JV, de la Cámara E, Fernández-Carrión R, Asensio EM, Portolés O, Ortega-Azorín C, Pérez-Fidalgo A, Villamil LV, Fitó M, Barragán R, Coltell O, Corella D. Depression and Accelerated Aging: The Eveningness Chronotype and Low Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Are Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Older Subjects. Nutrients 2024; 17:104. [PMID: 39796538 PMCID: PMC11722703 DOI: 10.3390/nu17010104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2024] [Revised: 12/25/2024] [Accepted: 12/29/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Depression often results in premature aging, which increases the risk of other chronic diseases, but very few studies have analyzed the association between epigenetic biomarkers of aging and depressive symptoms. Similarly, limited research has examined the joint effects of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and chronotype on depressive symptoms, accounting for sex differences. Therefore, these are the objectives of our investigation in a Mediterranean population at high cardiovascular risk. METHODS We analyzed 465 older subjects (aged 55-75) with metabolic syndrome and assessed depressive symptoms by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II). MedDiet adherence was measured with the 17-item MedDiet score, and chronotype with the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ). Blood DNA methylation was analyzed, and epigenomic biomarkers of age acceleration were determined. We focused on the Dunedin Pace of Aging Computed from the Epigenome (DunedinPACE). We fitted multivariable models with interaction terms. RESULTS Prevalence of depression was statistically higher in women (p < 0.001). MedDiet adherence was strongly and inversely associated with depressive symptoms in the whole population (p < 0.01), while the MEQ score was inversely associated (p < 0.05). In the joint analysis, both MedDiet adherence and chronotype remained statistically associated with the BDI-II score (p < 0.05), showing additive effects. No interaction effects were observed. In women, a higher score in depressive symptoms was significantly associated with faster age acceleration (measured with the DunedinPACE biomarker). This association remained significant even after adjustment for MedDiet adherence and chronotype. CONCLUSIONS In older subjects with metabolic syndrome, the eveningness chronotype was associated with greater depressive symptoms, but a higher adherence to the MedDiet could potentially counteract the chronotype risk with additive effects. Women showed stronger associations, and importantly, we reported for the first time in this population that depressive symptoms were associated with accelerated aging.
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- José V. Sorlí
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.V.S.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain (O.C.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.V.S.)
- Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.V.S.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain (O.C.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.V.S.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain (O.C.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.V.S.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain (O.C.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.V.S.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain (O.C.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre on Cancer (CIBERONC), Health Institute Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.V.S.)
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, University Antonio Nariño, Bogotá 111511, Colombia
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain (O.C.)
- Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.V.S.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain (O.C.)
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain (O.C.)
- Department of Computer Languages and Systems, Universitat Jaume I, 12071 Castellón, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (J.V.S.)
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain (O.C.)
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Bae JH, Kang H. Longitudinal Analysis of Sweet Taste Preference Through Genetic and Phenotypic Data Integration. Foods 2024; 13:3370. [PMID: 39517154 PMCID: PMC11545761 DOI: 10.3390/foods13213370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2024] [Revised: 10/09/2024] [Accepted: 10/21/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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Understanding the genetic basis of sweet taste preference is crucial for potential implications in diet-related health outcomes, such as obesity. This study identified genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with sweet taste preferences over time. Data from the American Nurses' Health Study (NHS1) and Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS) cohorts were analyzed. Using tools like PLINK and METAL for genetic associations and FUMA for functional annotation, the study identified eight SNPs associated with sweet taste preferences. Notably, rs80115239 and rs12878143 were identified as key determinants of the highest and lowest associations with sweet taste preferences, respectively. Individuals with the rs80115239 (AA) genotype displayed a higher preference for sweet tastes, including chocolate and cake, but a lower preference for physical activity, fruits, and vegetables, particularly in females from the NHS1 cohort, linking this genotype to a higher obesity risk. Conversely, those with the rs12878143 (CC) genotype preferred fruits, vegetables, coffee, and tea, with a lower preference for sweetened beverages, but the correlation with obesity risk was less clear due to inconsistent data. In conclusion, these findings highlight the genetic influences on sweet taste preference and their potential role in personalized dietary recommendations and obesity management strategies.
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Keimyung University, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea;
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Hejazi J, Amiri R, Nozarian S, Tavasolian R, Rahimlou M. Genetic determinants of food preferences: a systematic review of observational studies. BMC Nutr 2024; 10:24. [PMID: 38308303 PMCID: PMC10835975 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-024-00828-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Over the last decade, the results of several studies have indicated that adults' food preferences, consumption, and dietary choices vary depending on their genotype characteristics. However, the results of studies related to genes and polymorphisms involved in this phenomenon are contradictory. This study is a systematic review designed to evaluate the genetic determinants of food preferences. METHODS This study was conducted following the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Searches were conducted to identify articles testing the impact of genotypes on food choices, preferences, and intake in healthy adults. The search included all relevant keywords, and studies published between 1/1/1994 and October 2022 were considered. We assessed the quality of included studies and evaluated the risk of bias using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for observational studies. RESULTS A total of 8,510 records were identified through our search method, and finally, 50 studies were included in this study. The majority of the studies evaluated the association of genetic variants with preferences for macronutrients, sweet, bitter, and fatty foods. The results of our study suggest a significant correlation between TAS2R38 variants (rs713598, rs1726866, rs10246939) and bitter and sweet taste preferences. Additionally, we found a considerable association between the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor gene and a higher intake of protein, and rs1761667 (CD36) was associated with fat preference. CONCLUSION In conclusion, this study revealed a significant association between certain genetic variants and food preferences among adults.
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- Jalal Hejazi
- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Ahvaz Jondishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
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Coltell O, Asensio EM, Sorlí JV, Ortega-Azorín C, Fernández-Carrión R, Pascual EC, Barragán R, González JI, Estruch R, Alzate JF, Pérez-Fidalgo A, Portolés O, Ordovas JM, Corella D. Associations between the New DNA-Methylation-Based Telomere Length Estimator, the Mediterranean Diet and Genetics in a Spanish Population at High Cardiovascular Risk. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:2004. [PMID: 38001857 PMCID: PMC10669035 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12112004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Biological aging is a relevant risk factor for chronic diseases, and several indicators for measuring this factor have been proposed, with telomere length (TL) among the most studied. Oxidative stress may regulate telomere shortening, which is implicated in the increased risk. Using a novel estimator for TL, we examined whether adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), a highly antioxidant-rich dietary pattern, is associated with longer TL. We determined TL using DNA methylation algorithms (DNAmTL) in 414 subjects at high cardiovascular risk from Spain. Adherence to the MedDiet was assessed by a validated score, and genetic variants in candidate genes and at the genome-wide level were analyzed. We observed several significant associations (p < 0.05) between DNAmTL and candidate genes (TERT, TERF2, RTEL1, and DCAF4), contributing to the validity of DNAmTL as a biomarker in this population. Higher adherence to the MedDiet was associated with lower odds of having a shorter TL in the whole sample (OR = 0.93; 95% CI: 0.85-0.99; p = 0.049 after fully multivariate adjustment). Nevertheless, this association was stronger in women than in men. Likewise, in women, we observed a direct association between adherence to the MedDiet score and DNAmTL as a continuous variable (beta = 0.015; SE: 0.005; p = 0.003), indicating that a one-point increase in adherence was related to an average increase of 0.015 ± 0.005 kb in TL. Upon examination of specific dietary items within the global score, we found that fruits, fish, "sofrito", and whole grains exhibited the strongest associations in women. The novel score combining these items was significantly associated in the whole population. In the genome-wide association study (GWAS), we identified ten polymorphisms at the suggestive level of significance (p < 1 × 10-5) for DNAmTL (intergenics, in the IQSEC1, NCAPG2, and ABI3BP genes) and detected some gene-MedDiet modulations on DNAmTL. As this is the first study analyzing the DNAmTL estimator, genetics, and modulation by the MedDiet, more studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Oscar Coltell
- Department of Computer Languages and Systems, Universitat Jaume I, 12071 Castellón, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Internal Medicine, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia
- Facultad de Medicina, Centro Nacional de Secuenciación Genómica-CNSG, Sede de Investigación Universitaria-SIU, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centre on Cancer (CIBERONC), Health Institute Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Nutrition and Genomics, JM-USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA
- Nutritional Control of the Epigenome Group, Precision Nutrition and Obesity Program, IMDEA Food, UAM + CSIC, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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Zhao S, Zheng H, Lu Y, Zhang N, Soladoye OP, Zhang Y, Fu Y. Sweet Taste Receptors and Associated Sweet Peptides: Insights into Structure and Function. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:13950-13964. [PMID: 37698386 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Long-term consumption of a high-sugar diet may contribute to the pathogenesis of several chronic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sweet peptides derived from a wide range of food sources can enhance sweet taste without compromising the sensory properties. Therefore, the research and application of sweet peptides are promising strategies for reducing sugar consumption. This work first outlined the necessity for global sugar reduction, followed by the introduction of sweet taste receptors and their associated transduction mechanisms. Subsequently, recent research progress in sweet peptides from different protein sources was summarized. Furthermore, the main methods for the preparation and evaluation of sweet peptides were presented. In addition, the current challenges and potential applications are also discussed. Sweet peptides can stimulate sweetness perception by binding sweet taste receptors T1R2 and T1R3 in taste buds, which is an effective strategy for reducing sugar consumption. At present, sweet peptides are mainly prepared artificially by synthesis, hydrolysis, microbial fermentation, and bioengineering strategies. Furthermore, sensory evaluation, electronic tongues, and cell models have been used to assess the sweet taste intensity. The present review can provide a theoretical reference for reducing sugar consumption with the aid of sweet peptides in the food industry.
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- Shulei Zhao
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Westa College, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Westa College, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Food Science and Engineering of Heilongjiang Province, College of Food Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076, People's Republic of China
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- Lacombe Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Government of Canada, 6000 C&E Trail, Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1W1, Canada
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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Lara-Hernandez F, Alvarez L, Chaves J, Garcia-Garcia AB. Molecular Research on Genes Involved in Metabolic Diseases. Biomedicines 2023; 11:1671. [PMID: 37371766 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11061671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Numerous genes involved in different metabolic diseases have been identified, and this number is increasing [...].
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- Genomic and Diabetes Unit, INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute, 46021 Valencia, Spain
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- Genomic and Diabetes Unit, INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute, 46021 Valencia, Spain
- Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), ISCIII, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Genomic and Diabetes Unit, INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute, 46021 Valencia, Spain
- Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), ISCIII, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Graham CAM, Spedicati B, Pelliccione G, Gasparini P, Concas MP. Regulator of G-Protein Signalling 9: A New Candidate Gene for Sweet Food Liking? Foods 2023; 12:foods12091739. [PMID: 37174278 PMCID: PMC10178705 DOI: 10.3390/foods12091739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Genetics plays an important role in individual differences in food liking, which influences food choices and health. Sweet food liking is a complex trait and has been associated with increased body mass index (BMI) and related comorbidities. This genome-wide association study (GWAS) aimed to investigate the genetics of sweet food liking using two adult discovery cohorts (n = 1109, n = 373) and an independent replication cohort (n = 1073). In addition, we tested the association of our strongest result on parameters related to behaviour (food adventurousness (FA) and reward dependence (RD) and health status (BMI and blood glucose). The results demonstrate a novel strong association between the Regulator of G-Protein Signalling 9 (RGS9I) gene, strongest single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs58931966 (p-value 7.05 × 10-9 in the combined sample of discovery and replication), and sweet food liking, with the minor allele (A) being associated with a decreased sweet food liking. We also found that the A allele of the rs58931966 SNP was associated with decreased FA and RD, and increased BMI and blood glucose (p-values < 0.05). Differences were highlighted in sex-specific analysis on BMI and glucose. Our results highlight a novel genetic association with food liking and are indicative of genetic variation influencing the psychological-biological drivers of food preference. If confirmed in other studies, such genetic associations could allow a greater understanding of chronic disease management from both a habitual dietary intake and reward-related perspective.
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- Catherine Anna-Marie Graham
- Cereneo Foundation, Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CEFIR), Seestrasse 18, 6354 Vitznau, Switzerland
- Lake Lucerne Institute, Seestrasse 18, 6354 Vitznau, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS, Burlo Garofolo, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS, Burlo Garofolo, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Lake Lucerne Institute, Seestrasse 18, 6354 Vitznau, Switzerland
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS, Burlo Garofolo, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS, Burlo Garofolo, 34127 Trieste, Italy
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Reasons for Adding Different Tastes: An Example of Sprinkling Salt on Watermelon and Its Relation to Subjective Taste Perception, Taste Preference, and Autistic Traits. J FOOD QUALITY 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/9945339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Each basic taste can be perceived differently due to stored knowledge and differences in receptor properties. Depending on how these tastes are perceived, eating behavior may change. In this study, we examined the relationships between subjective feelings of taste perception, taste preferences, and autistic traits with the behavior of adding flavor to food using an example of sprinkling salt on watermelon. From an online questionnaire survey among a general Japanese population, we found that salty and sour tastes could be subjectively perceived more quickly than sweet and umami tastes, in line with our expectations. Moreover, the hedonic responses to watermelon with salt were negatively correlated with a preference for bitter taste, i.e., those participants who dislike bitter taste sensations tended to enjoy watermelon with salt more. There was no correlation between the hedonic response to watermelon with salt and the subjective feeling of taste perceptions and autistic traits and no correlation between autistic traits, and the subjective feeling of taste perceptions and taste preferences. These results suggest that adding different tastes could be influenced by taste preferences; thus, the addition of a different taste was thought to be related to an unconscious motivation to reduce bitterness.
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Bian J, Xia Y, Han R, Wang C, He J, Zhong F. How To Determine Iso-Sweet Concentrations For Various Sweeteners: Insights From Consumers and Trained Panels. Food Qual Prefer 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2023.104824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Hendriks WJAJ, van Cruchten RTP, Pulido R. Hereditable variants of classical protein tyrosine phosphatase genes: Will they prove innocent or guilty? Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 10:1051311. [PMID: 36755664 PMCID: PMC9900141 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1051311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Protein tyrosine phosphatases, together with protein tyrosine kinases, control many molecular signaling steps that control life at cellular and organismal levels. Impairing alterations in the genes encoding the involved proteins is expected to profoundly affect the quality of life-if compatible with life at all. Here, we review the current knowledge on the effects of germline variants that have been reported for genes encoding a subset of the protein tyrosine phosphatase superfamily; that of the thirty seven classical members. The conclusion must be that the newest genome research tools produced an avalanche of data that suggest 'guilt by association' for individual genes to specific disorders. Future research should face the challenge to investigate these accusations thoroughly and convincingly, to reach a mature genotype-phenotype map for this intriguing protein family.
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- Wiljan J. A. J. Hendriks
- Department of Cell Biology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands,*Correspondence: Wiljan J. A. J. Hendriks,
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- Biomarkers in Cancer Unit, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Spain,Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Spain
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Interactions between Bitter Taste Receptor Gene Variants and Dietary Intake Are Associated with the Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Middle-Aged and Older Korean Adults. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032199. [PMID: 36768516 PMCID: PMC9916528 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The relationship between the variants of bitter taste receptor gene TAS2R4, dietary intake, and incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains unclear. Hence, we aimed to examine the association of TAS2R4 rs2233998 variants with T2DM incidence in middle-aged and older Korean adults to understand if their association was modulated by dietary intake. Data of the Ansan-Ansung cohort from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study were used in this study. A total of 4552 Korean adults aged 40-69 years with no history of T2DM or cancer at baseline were followed-up for 16 years. Dietary intake was assessed using a 103-item food frequency questionnaire, and new T2DM cases were defined based on the World Health Organization and International Diabetes Federation criteria. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for T2DM incidence. During the mean follow-up period of 11.97 years, 1082 (23.77%) new T2DM cases were identified. Women carrying the TT genotype of TAS2R4 rs2233998 exhibited 1.48 times higher incidence of T2DM (HR: 1.48; 95 CI: 1.13-1.93) than those carrying the CC genotype. TAS2R4 rs2233998 variants were positively associated with the incidence of T2DM among Korean women with high intakes of carbohydrates or sugars and low intakes of fruits or vegetables. TT carrier women in the highest tertile of carbohydrate or sugar intake exhibited an increased incidence of T2DM (HR: 2.08, 95% CI: 1.33-3.27 for carbohydrates; HR: 2.31, 95% CI: 1.53-3.51 for sugars) than CC carrier women. Women carrying the TT genotype in the lowest tertile exhibited an increased incidence of T2DM (HR: 1.55, 95% CI: 1.02-2.37 for vegetables; HR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.06-2.48 for fruits) than women carrying the CC genotype in the highest tertile of vegetable or fruit consumption. However, no association was observed between TAS2R4 rs2233998 variants and dietary intake with T2DM incidence in Korean men. Our findings suggest that variants of TAS2R4 rs2233998 are associated with T2DM incidence, and their associations are strengthened by excessive intake of carbohydrates or sugars and inadequate intake of fruits or vegetables. Diet encompassing optimal intake of carbohydrates or sugars and high intake of fruits or vegetables may minimize the risk of developing T2DM.
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