Tag: eating

Study suggests media literacy can improve child nutrition, family relationships

From the Washington State University press release: During this pandemic when few parents can limit screen time, a new study shows that building critical media skills as a family can… Read more »

Study looks at how the brain assesses and predicts physiological states of the body

From the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center press release: Interoception is the awareness of our physiological states; it’s how animals and humans know they’re hungry or thirsty, and how they… Read more »

Study suggests there is a brain circuit linked to food impulsivity

From the University of Georgia press release: You’re on a diet, but the aroma of popcorn in the movie theater lobby triggers a seemingly irresistible craving. Within seconds, you’ve ordered… Read more »

Study looks at ways to help picky eaters

From the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia press release: Families dealing with the stress and frustration of their child’s overly picky eating habits may have a new addition to their parental… Read more »

Study suggests bad break-ups may not trigger weight gain from emotional eating

From the Penn State press release: That pint of ice cream after a nasty breakup may not do as much damage as you think. Despite the emotional turmoil, people on… Read more »

Study suggests evidence of behavioral, biological similarities between compulsive overeating and addiction

From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: Does yo-yo dieting drive compulsive eating? There may be a connection. According to Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researchers the… Read more »

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 »