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Robinson, Bevelander, Field, and Jones (2018) examined the methods used in laboratory food intake studies. Amongst other variables, they coded whether the studies standardized appetite in terms of participant fasting instructions or appetite standardization as part of the laboratory visit. Approximately 30% of studies did not use such standardization techniques. The authors recommend ensuring appetite is standardized across participants prior to a laboratory test meal to reduce undesirable variability in measurements of eating behavior. This commentary scrutinizes this recommendation in terms of feasibility and possible disadvantages.