Table 1. Recommended primary scales for self-reported appetite in healthy adultsa.
| Scale | Question | Anchors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||
| Hunger | How hungry are you? | Not at all | Extremely As hungry as I have ever felt |
| Fullness | How full are you? | Not at all | Extremely As full as I have ever felt |
| Satiety | How satiated are you? | Not all | Extremely |
| Desire | How strong is your desire to eat? |
Very weak Extremely low |
Very strong Extremely high |
| Prospective consumption (Quantity) |
How much do you think you could (or would want to) eat right now? |
Nothing at all |
A very large amount |
a
Line scales 100-150 mm (paper) or appropriate length for electronic capture systems (see text)