Pre- and Post-prandial Levels of Appetite Regulatory Hormones in Adults

Analysis of the Pre- and Post-prandial Levels of Appetite Regulatory Hormones in Adult Individuals

The present study aims to evaluate in adults with normal weight and with overweight or obesity who live in the city of La Plata the circulating levels of various hormones that regulate appetite and the gene expression of their receptors in peripheral blood mononuclear cells before and after food intake.

the investigators plan a single test meal study in males and females with normal weight (NW) or overweight/obesity (OW/OB) assessing whether plasma appetite regulatory hormones levels are associated with different metabolic and anthropometric variables as well as with appetite sensations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult individuals body mass index> 18.5 kg∙m-2

Exclusion Criteria:

• chronic medical illness, personal history of diabetes, history of medical condition, or medication related to obesity or diabetes risk status.

Pregnancy