TABLE 2.
Comparison between values at 0800 and 2200 h in normal feeding (three meals)
| 0800 h | 2200 h | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leptin (ng/ml) | 6.43 ± 0.74 | 8.77 ± 0.87 | <0.001 |
| Female subjects | 8.83 ± 1.00 | 11.40 ± 1.00 | <0.001 |
| Male subjects | 3.47 ± 0.66 | 5.51 ± 1.16 | <0.001 |
| Taste recognition thresholds (mmol/l) | |||
| Sucrose | 23.0 ± 2.5 | 38.2 ± 4.0 | <0.001 |
| Glucose | 95.3 ± 7.7 | 156.9 ± 20.0 | <0.001 |
| Saccharin | 0.087 ± 0.011 | 0.15 ± 0.03 | <0.05 |
| NaCl | 24.8 ± 2.7 | 24.8 ± 4.0 | NS |
| Citric acid | 0.47 ± 0.06 | 0.57 ± 0.09 | NS |
| QHCl | 0.012 ± 0.001 | 0.013 ± 0.002 | NS |
| MSG | 4.2 ± 0.6 | 5.3 ± 0.8 | NS |
Data are means ± SE. n = 47 (21 male, 20 for saccharin; 26 female, 24 for saccharin). P < 0.05 and P < 0.001 by paired t test between values for male and female subjects. NS, not significant.