title: Effect of plate size on meal energy intake in normal weight women.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Use of smaller plates to control food intake is a commonly recommended strategy for restricting energy intake, despite conflicting results. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine whether or not three different sizes of plates influence energy intake during a multi-itemed buffet meal in normal weight women.
  
  
  METHODS
  This was a cross-over study conducted on 37 female participants aged 19-25 years with normal BMI levels. Participants were recruited from Hacettepe University and the surrounding community. On experimental days, participants ate a standard breakfast and were then randomly assigned to eat lunch using a small (19 cm), medium (23 cm), or large (28 cm) diameter plate. Visual analogue scale (VAS) scores on sensory and satiety outcomes were measured for all meals. Energy and macronutrient intakes during lunch were recorded.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There was no evidence that use of a smaller plate size reduced energy or specific macronutrient intake during the free choice lunch meal. Multiple visits to the serving table were not associated with energy or macronutrient intake. Plate size did not affect VAS scores during the test days.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Plate size did not influence energy intake, meal composition, or palatability in normal weight women during a multi-itemed open buffet lunch. Studies in natural settings at the population level are needed to clarify current outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara 06100, Turkey.
authors.forename: Aylin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ayaz
authors.affiliation: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara 06100, Turkey.
authors.forename: Asli
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Akyol
authors.affiliation: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara 06100, Turkey.
authors.forename: Cansu
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cetin
authors.affiliation: Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Health Management Famagusta, North Cyprus Mersin 10, Turkey.
authors.forename: H Tanju
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Besler
keywords: Plate size; energy intake; obesity; satiety response