Research in relation to physical activity and appetite regulation is being conducted in the University Department of Human Nutrition. We are investigating how gentle exercise in the form of walking can improve appetite control. We are looking for volunteers to participate in this study.

Volunteers will be asked to visit the laboratory on 4 different occasions for 3.5 hours in the afternoon to evening. Transport costs will be provided to volunteers. We do not pay a fee but volunteers will be offered up to £20 to compensate for any costs incurred. Volunteers who would wish to regulate body weight, will be invited to participate in a 12-week weight loss program following all 4 visits.

If you are a woman aged 40-65 years, overweight, not exercising regularly, not smoking and not taking any medication, you will be an ideal volunteer.

For your help you will receive information about diet, body composition and metabolic profile (e.g. glucose, insulin, leptin, free fatty acids etc). You will have the opportunity to learn a little and contribute to human appetite research, where more understanding is needed for the treatment of obesity and obesity-related diseases.

For further information (with no obligation), please contact Miss Fotini Tsofliou (PhD student) on 0141 211 4686 (211 5056) or e-mail: 9902344t@student.gla.ac.uk. We would be happy to hear from you.

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First published: 26 November 2002