The next time you are tempted at the cocktail reception to gulp your wine before you head to the table, think again.

The researchers found that people who do not taste fat in food are more likely to overeat and therefore become obese.

The study highlights the need to find new ways to reduce the effect of portion size on overeating.

Segmenting food results in people eating less of the food offered.

Weight loss is a concern vexing many Americans, with some diet plans contending calorie reduction as a means to drop pounds, while others prescribe certain foods only.