title: Short-term pilot study of the effect of sleeve gastrectomy on food preference.
abstract: The effect of vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) on food preference has not been examined in humans, but VSG decreases preference for fat and calorically dense foods in rodents. A validated Food Preference Questionnaire (FPQ) assessed food preference changes before and 6 weeks after VSG in humans. The FPQ was completed before and 43 ± 19 days (Mean ± SD) after VSG. Fifteen subjects (14 females) completed the study. Hedonic ratings decreased for foods high in fat and sugar (p = 0.002) and high in fat and complex carbohydrate (p = 0.007). Fat preference (p = 0.048) decreased, VSG reduced preference for calorically dense foods high in fat, sugar, and complex carbohydrate, and these changes may contribute to the weight loss with VSG.
authors: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
authors: Brandon S
authors: BS
authors: Ammon
authors: Drake E
authors: DE
authors: Bellanger
authors: Paula J
authors: PJ
authors: Geiselman
authors: Stefany D
authors: SD
authors: Primeaux
authors: Ying
authors: Y
authors: Yu
authors: Frank L
authors: FL
authors: Greenway
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005518:Food Preferences / Q000502:physiology*; D005743:Gastrectomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires