Tag: diet

Study suggests variety is key to helping children form preferences for vegetables

From the Elsevier press release: Although food preferences are largely learned, dislike is the main reason parents stop offering or serving their children foods like vegetables. A new study in the Journal of… Read more »

Study finds junk food intake in children reduced by health education that addresses emotional issues

From the European Society of Cardiology press release: Teacher training followed by classroom education with information, activities, and emotional support improves lifestyles in teachers and students, according to research to… Read more »

Study suggests visualization strategies may backfire on consumers pursuing health goals

From the Oregon State University press release: Using visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health goals such as eating healthy or… Read more »

Study suggests eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline

From the National University of Singapore press release: A team from the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the… Read more »

Study examines influence of social media on children’s food intake

From the University of Liverpool press release: New University of Liverpool research, published in Pediatrics, highlights the negative influence that social media has on children’s food intake. Current research shows celebrity… Read more »

Study links junk food to both moderate and severe psychological distress

From the Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center press release: A study has found that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality — regardless of personal characteristics… Read more »

Study suggests that choosing indulgent dessert first may lead to eating lower-calorie meals

From the American Psychological Association press release: If you’re going to choose dessert first, then the high-calorie option might lead to your eating a healthier meal, unless you have a… Read more »

Study suggests healthy diet can ease symptoms of depression

From the University of Manchester press release: An analysis of data from almost 46,000 people has found that weight loss, nutrient boosting and fat reduction diets can all reduce the… Read more »