Overweight & Obesity
What's the 'weight set point,' and why does it make it so hard to keep weight off?
If you've ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost as quickly as they left, you're not alone.
Feb 22, 2023
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News tagged with unhealthy foods
Psychology & Psychiatry
Size matters when ordering food online, says study
What effect does verbal size descriptors have on portion size selections when people order their meals online? Quite a lot—and some cues can prompt people to order a larger size—according to new research from Flinders ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Health
Why is American food so unhealthy?
It's no secret: The standard American diet is at the root of the obesity epidemic and many of its associated diseases.
Jan 17, 2023
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Health
1-2-3 approach to eating fruits and veggies
Is it a challenge for you to eat all five servings of fruits and vegetables every day? The 1-2-3 approach can help you pack in all your servings—and more—throughout the day.
Jan 5, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Your tendency to overindulge these holidays could relate to your 'eating personality'. Which type are you?
Holidays are a time when lots of us tend to overindulge in food and drink, and many people gain weight. Once gained, weight is difficult to lose, and it is likely that much of the holiday weight gain will stay with us.
Dec 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Healthy beverages placed in Instagram pictures don't influence sugary drink choices
Subtly placing healthy beverages in Instagram photos is not an effective way to influence Australians towards consuming nutritious drinks in the fight against the negative health impacts of sugary options, according to new ...
Dec 12, 2022
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Health
MyPlate? Few Americans know or heed US nutrition guide
Here's a quick quiz: What replaced the food pyramid, the government guide to healthy eating that stood for nearly 20 years?
Nov 29, 2022
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Health
Parents adopt unhealthy food routines for family well-being in place of unaffordable activities, study finds
New study study suggests a key reason parents on a low-income buy unhealthy foods for their families is to compensate for non-food related activities which support social well-being, but that they are unable to afford.
Aug 23, 2022
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Health
Unhealthy food and beverage brands are encouraging TikTok users to market their products for them
Unhealthy food and beverage brands are encouraging TikTok users to market their products for them—effectively turning them into "brand ambassadors"—as well as using their own accounts for promotional activity, finds an ...
Jul 25, 2022
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Health
Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices
The emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict excessive calorie intake and poor diet quality. A research article featured ...
Jul 12, 2022
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