Effects of a Dietary Fibre Supplementation of a Low Calorie Diet on Appetite and Body Weight
Effects of a Dietary Fibre Supplementation of a Low Calorie Diet on Appetite and Body Weight
This 18 week, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial will examine the effects of
 thick dietary fibre (PGX) supplementation of a low calorie diet (LCD) on appetite, weight
 loss, body composition, and compliance in overweight and moderately obese female.

 The investigators believe that 15 grams/day PGX supplementation of a low calorie diet over a
 14-weeks period will elicit a better appetite score (e.g. reduced hunger) compared to the
 rice flour supplementation of the LCD.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  BMI 25 - 35 Kg/m2

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Medications and supplements that affect appetite

 -  Known diabetes

 -  Contraindications to LCD

 -  Any other medical, social or geographic condition, which, in the opinion of the
 investigator would not allow safe completion of the protocol.