The influence of PROP taster status on habitual sweet food consumption and dietary intake amongst obese and non-obese adults
https://doi.org/10.31246/mjn-2022-0103
- Author:
Ahmad Riduan Bahauddin
1
;
Zalilah Mohd Shariff
2
;
Nazamid Shaari
3
;
Roselina Karim
3
Author Information
1. Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia
2. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
3. Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
dietary intake, obesity, PROP taster status, sweet food consumption
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2023;29(No.2):297-306
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Ability to taste 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) predicts both taste
sensitivity and food preferences, with PROP tasters being more sensitive to sweet
taste in foods, which may lead to less intake of sugary foods. However, when obesity
progresses, the individual’s sense of taste and eating patterns may change. The
aim of this study was to evaluate if PROP taster status affected habitual sweet food
consumption and nutritional intake in obese and non-obese people. Methods: A total
of 88 obese and 92 non-obese Malay male and female participants aged 20-45 years
were classified into PROP non-tasters, medium tasters, or supertasters by using
PROP filter paper screening procedure. Sweet food consumption was assessed using
food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), while dietary intake was measured by using
3-day food diary. Data were analysed using General Linear Model (GLM) Analysis of
Covariance (ANCOVA) to compare for differences and associations among variables.
Results: Overall, there was no significant association between body mass index
groups and PROP taster status (p>0.05). No significant differences were found on
any habitual sweet food intake and dietary intake according to PROP taster status
in both obese and non-obese participants (p>0.05). However, there was a significant
difference (p<0.05) in fruit intake according to PROP taster status among obese
participants. Conclusion: The findings suggest that PROP taster status does not
play a role in nutrient intakes among obese and non-obese individuals.
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