Transection of the glossopharyngeal nerve reduces energy and sugar intake but does not affect fat intake or meal patterns in rats offered a palatable cafeteria diet.

It is notable that, although not quite significant, there was a trend for GLX rats to consume less of both HS options so it is possible that in the context of the available choices, the high sugar content and grainier texture of these foods was less palatable or the smoother textures of the LS choices was more palatable.

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