Which meal strategy best applies evidence about macronutrient effects on satiety per calorie to minimize total caloric intake at the next meal?

• A. Consume a calorie-matched meal primarily composed of refined carbohydrates and liquid fats (for example: sugared beverage and creamy soup) because liquids are absorbed more quickly and therefore keep hunger suppressed longer.
• B. Consume small, frequent high-sugar snacks throughout the day to maintain stable blood glucose and avoid surges in insulin that would otherwise promote satiety, since smaller portions prevent stomach stretch receptor activation.
• C. Prioritize mainly high-fat, energy-dense foods because fat has the highest caloric density and thus per-calorie leads to the longest-lasting mechanical gastric fullness.
• D. Consume a moderate-calorie meal rich in lean protein and high fiber (for example: grilled chicken, quinoa, and nonstarchy vegetables) to increase peptide-mediated satiety, delay gastric emptying, and reduce subsequent intake.

Answer: (D)