2.2.2. Subjective Evaluation
fullness, hunger and fullness
Visual analog scales (VAS) ranging from 0 cm to 10 cm were used to evaluate the participant’s appetite (hunger and fullness) before and after meals. For example, in the case of hunger, the right end was defined as “very hungry” and the left end as “not hungry at all,” each evaluated with a 10-cm line. The VAS was evaluated in increments of 0.1 cm. The same method was used to evaluate the taste of the ramen by rating its deliciousness after eating. In the case of deliciousness, the right end was defined as “very delicious” and the left end as “not delicious at all.” Ratings closer to 10.0 indicated more hunger, fullness, and deliciousness (better taste).