Many factors feed into food consumption choices. The bigger the plate, for example, the greater the amount eaten. A new study examines whether or not giving people feedback on the number of bites they take can effectively alter eating behavior.
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We've known for a while now that a variety of factors can influence what, and how much, people consume. Certain social settings, as well as experiencing hunger while food shopping, can result in overeating. And a new meta-analysis lends credence to these ideas.
Frank Bruni s column, appearing in the New York Times yesterday, highlights the real reason why Americans are overweight. He describes his experience walking through Costco, when an epiphany pierced the fog of my gluttony.