Abstract:Over-consumption of food is one of the main causes of overweight and obesity.The current research progress in the effects of different food properties including nutritional content，energy density，palatability，sensory，flavor and texture qualities，on the satiating power of food was summarized.It also outlined the main methodologies in measuring human appetite and food intake.It provided scientific foundation for the development of a novel and palatable food product with the low energy density and high satiating capacity.