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Horm Metab Res 2006; 38(5): 317-322
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-925397
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Meal Energy Content is Related to Features of Meal-related Ghrelin Profiles Across a Typical Day of Eating in Non-obese Premenopausal Women

H.  J.  Leidy[*] 1 , N.  I.  Williams1
  • 1Noll Laboratory and the Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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Received 12 September 2005

Accepted after revision 24 January 2006

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23 May 2006 (online)

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Abstract

Some features of the meal-related profile of ghrelin correspond to acute energy intake, suggesting a role in short-term energy homeostasis. Yet, no studies have examined this relationship across a typical day of eating when effects of time of day and or cumulative energy intake may also exist. Aim of study: To examine the relation between ghrelin and acute energy intake by quantifying changes in ghrelin over 24 hours in response to three typical meals and a snack occurring throughout the day. Methods: Fourteen non-obese women consumed three meals and a snack at specific times; total ghrelin was measured repeatedly over 24 hours. Results: Significant correlations existed between: 1) meal calories and the post-meal trough (r = - 0.36; p < 0.05), and 2) the sum of breakfast and lunch calories and subsequent dinner rise (r = - 0.45; p < 0.02) and 3) the sum of breakfast and lunch calories and dinner peak (r = - 0.54; p < 0.003). Thus, as energy intake increased across the day, pre-meal rises of subsequent meals were reduced. Conclusion: Meal-related profiles of ghrelin are not only associated with the energy content of specific meals, but also with the accumulated calories prior to a subsequent meal, suggesting a role in the modulation of acute energy homeostasis.

Key words

Energy balance - food intake - ingestive hormones

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1 Current address: Heather J. Leidy, Ph.D., Ingestive Behavior Research Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

Nancy I. Williams, Sc.D

108 Noll Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology

Penn State University · University Park · PA 16802 · USA

Fax: +1 (814) 865-4602

Email: niw1@psu.edu