Determinants of Post-Exercise Eating Patterns

Determinants of Post-Exercise Eating Patterns / Alternative Title (Cover): Effect of Pre-meal Activities on Blood Pressure in Healthy Adults

This study examines potential physiological and psychological determinants of food intake in response to exercise. Specifically, beyond measuring actual food consumption and physiological markers typically assessed during exercise and appetite work (i.e. appetite hormones, blood glucose), the investigators wish to investigate the influence of individual behavioural differences (attitudes towards eating, licensing/compensatory health beliefs, self-regulation, and exercise-associated motivation) on the relationship between exercise and eating behaviour.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male
• Inactive (< 90 min of moderate-intensity exercise a week)
• BMI: 23 and above
• Age between 21 to 40 years
• Normal fasting blood glucose levels equal to or less than 5.9 mmol/L
• Non-smoker
• No know allergies or intolerance to food
• Not on any prescribed medication
• No physical disabilities and/or restrictions; not averse to exercising on a stationary bike or treadmill running
• No aversion to blood sampling procedures (e.g. finger prick, cannulation)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Female,

• Smoker,

• Fasting blood glucose > 5.9 mmol/L,

• Resting blood pressure > 140/90 mmHg,

• Any major medical/health conditions including

  • Diabetes,
  • Metabolic disease
  • Hypertension,
  • Cardiovascular disease,
  • Thyroid disorders,
  • G6PD deficiency.

• Allergic or intolerant to foods presented in the study.

• Physical disabilities and/or restrictions.

• Individuals that are adverse to exercising on a stationary exercise bike or treadmill.

• Adverse to blood sampling procedures (i.e. cannulation, finger pricks, venepuncture).