Study suggests brain’s reaction to food may be linked to overeating
From the Penn State press release: The reason why some people find it so hard to resist finishing an entire bag of chips or bowl of candy may lie with how their brain responds to…
Study suggests brain anatomy may play a role in determining food choices
From the INSEAD press release: Our indulgence in delicious but unhealthful food may not necessarily reveal a character flaw. Rather, our ability to exercise self-control is linked to our neurobiology, according to a study that…
Study suggests brain structure may predict diet success
From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Differences in the structure of the prefrontal cortex predict an individual’s ability to make healthier food choices, according to a new analysis of previous research in healthy men…
Study examines effect of emotions on children’s eating habits
From the University of Texas at Dallas press release: A University of Texas at Dallas psychologist has examined the preconceptions about the effects of emotions on children’s eating habits, creating the framework for future studies…
Study suggests learning to make healthy choices can counter the effects of large portions
From the Penn State press release: People are often told that eating everything in moderation can help them lose weight, but it is better to choose healthier foods than to try to eat less, according…
Disordered eating among young adults found to have long-term negative health effects
From the University of Helsinki press release: According to a recent study from the University of Helsinki, Finland, disordered eating among young adults has long-term effects on their health. Disordered eating among 24-year-old women and…
Study suggests calorie counts on menus make a difference
From the University of Technology Sydney press release: One the most comprehensive pieces of research into the impact of displaying calories on menus reveals it not only influences consumers to make lower calorie choices but…
Study suggests marketing food as a “meal” rather than “snack” may help prevent overeating
From the University of Surrey press release: Marketing food as a ‘snack’ leads to increased consumption and continued overeating, a new study in the journal Appetite reports. In the first ever study of its kind, Professor Jane…
Study looks at possible links between sleep and hunger
From the Scripps Research Institute press release: A new study from scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) offers important insights into possible links between sleep and hunger — and the benefits…
Study looks at how both nature and nurture may be influencing eating behavior in young children
From the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences press release: For most preschool-age children, picky eating is just a normal part of growing up. But for others, behaviors such as insisting on…