Psychology & Psychiatry
Bored people reach for the crisps
People crave fatty and sugary foods when they are bored.
Apr 28, 2016
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News tagged with unhealthy snacks
Health
Research highlights the influence social media marketing has on children's food intake
New research from the University of Liverpool, presented at the European Congress on Obesity today (Wednesday, 23 May), highlights the negative influence that social media has on children's food intake.
May 23, 2018
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Health
A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals by unhealthy snacking, research finds
A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks, which increases the risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease.
Sep 14, 2023
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Health
Tight family budget may lessen impact of food commercials on children
Young children in households with no financial restraints may be at risk for poor eating habits by watching television commercials about fast food, sugary drinks and salty snacks.
May 12, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Kids movies send mixed messages about eating habits and obesity
In a world where animals often take the place of humans, sugar-sweetened beverages, exaggerated portion sizes and unhealthy snacks are common. So is TV watching, computer use and video games.
Dec 9, 2013
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Health
Cookies, apples or yogurt? Not always a simple choice for kids
(HealthDay)—Kids are driven mostly by food preferences—not healthy eating—in choosing their snacks. But some can be swayed by food brands and their own allowance, according to new research.
Aug 25, 2017
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Health
Kiwi kids consume five unhealthy snacks a day
On average, 12-year-old children snack on unhealthy food and beverages five times a day, according to new research from the University of Otago.
Feb 11, 2021
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Health
Unhealthy' image influences adolescents' food choices
Adolescents more readily choose an unhealthy snack if they've been shown a picture of, for example, crisps or chocolate. This is the main finding of research conducted among Amsterdam schoolchildren by researchers from the ...
Nov 5, 2015
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Health
Kids, cash, and snacks: What motivates a healthier food choice?
What determines how children decide to spend their cash on snacks? A new study shows that children's experience with money and their liking of brands influenced purchase decisions - and that for some children, higher prices ...
Aug 1, 2017
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Health
Multiple screen use affects snack choices
Using multiple screen devices simultaneously while snacking may influence food choices, according to a new Michigan State University study.
Mar 19, 2018
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