Nonabsorbable fat (sucrose polyester) and the regulation of energy intake and body weight

The total energy and fat intake decreases with the use of a nonabsorbable fat, such as sucrose polyester (SPE), instead of normal dietary fat. The effects are the same in blinded and informed male and female subjects. A long-term study finds the mean energy compensation to be 21%. The energy compensation remains unchanged during the period of study. A decrease, during the SPE condition, of energy derived from fat indicates the absence of macronutrient-specific compensation.