Influence Of Music Tempo On Calorie Consumption In A Restaurant Setting

Abstract

This study examined the difference of calories consumed by restaurant patrons while listening to fast and slow tempo music. Twenty-three participants ate 2 meals spaced 5 days apart, 1 meal was eaten while listening to slow tempo music and 1 meal was eaten while listening to fast tempo music. Foods were weighed before being served to participants and after participants were finished eating to determine calories consumed. On average, participants consumed more calories while listening to slow tempo music versus fast tempo music. Although the mean difference between the conditions was not significant, the data trends were congruent with the hypothesis. Future studies in this area should have a larger number of participants.

Date of Award	2009
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	Carla S. Honselman (Supervisor)