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What would happen if we could devise a sneaky way to refill someone’s bowl? Would they unwittingly eat more, and would they notice the difference? It turns out these aren’t questions we need to ask—the studies have already been done!
Deepen your understanding of the psychological influences on food choices at nutritionstudies.org/courses/plant-based-nutrition
References
1. Wansink B, Painter JE, North J. Bottomless bowls: why visual cues of portion size may influence intake. Obes Res. 2005;13(1):93-100. doi:10.1038/oby.2005.12
2. Wansink, B., & Sobal, J. (2007). Mindless Eating: The 200 Daily Food Decisions We Overlook. Environment and Behavior, 39(1), 106-123. doi.org/10.1177/0013916506295573
What would happen if we could devise a sneaky way to refill someone’s bowl? Would they unwittingly eat more, and would they notice the difference? It turns out these aren’t questions we need to ask—the studies have already been done!
Deepen your understanding of the psychological influences on food choices at nutritionstudies.org/courses/plant-based-nutrition
References
1. Wansink B, Painter JE, North J. Bottomless bowls: why visual cues of portion size may influence intake. Obes Res. 2005;13(1):93-100. doi:10.1038/oby.2005.12
2. Wansink, B., & Sobal, J. (2007). Mindless Eating: The 200 Daily Food Decisions We Overlook. Environment and Behavior, 39(1), 106-123. doi.org/10.1177/0013916506295573
