Type and strength of food preferences of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome.
The results of these experiments indicate that, contrary to popular belief, individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome demonstrate definite food preferences. These data are consistent with and extend recent findings of Caldwell & Taylor (1983). The general conclusions are that the foods preferred by most individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome are sweet, and that the strength of the food preference is related to the level of cognitive ability (the higher the cognitive level, the stronger the preference). A comparison of the food preferences of an obese, non-Prader-Willi group with similar cognitive deficiencies would be worthy of empirical investigation.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001218:Aspartame; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D005518:Food Preferences; D006801:Humans; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D001218:Aspartame