Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
Obesity
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if chewing gum increases energy expenditure and decreases food intake.
Interventions
OTHERChewing gum
Subjects were instructed to chew gum at least 6 times a day in an effort to reduce snacking.
OTHERWater
Subjects were instructed to drink 8 oz of water at least 6 times a day in an effort to reduce snacking.
Sponsors
The Obesity Society
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 38 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in body composition | Baseline and end of study (6 weeks) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed