EATING BEHAVIOR

This study tested whether a mindfulness-based training program could help adults who had lost weight avoid regaining it. Researchers enrolled 48 people who had lost weight through bariatric surgery, medical programs, or lifestyle changes. Participants practiced mindfulness techni…

This study looked at how well children ages 7 to 10 can sense internal body signals like hunger and fullness, and how that relates to their eating behaviors. Researchers measured how much kids ate when they weren't hungry and tracked appetite-related hormones. The goal is to unde…

This study followed 1290 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes for two years to see how mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and eating problems relate to blood sugar control. Participants completed surveys, interviews, and daily smartphone check-ins about mood and stre…

This study looked at how the level of food processing and taste affect appetite and digestion in 40 healthy adults. Participants ate four different meals that varied in processing (ultra-processed vs. non-ultra-processed) and palatability (high vs. low taste appeal). Researchers …

This study looked at how eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (like chips and sugary snacks) changes brain activity and food intake in young adults aged 18-25. Participants ate either a diet high in processed foods or one with mostly unprocessed foods for two weeks. Researchers …

This study looked at 76 children aged 8–10 from rural areas to understand why some are resilient to obesity. Researchers measured brain activity, learning styles, and eating behaviors. The goal was to find factors that protect against weight gain, which could help design better p…

This study aimed to create and test a short questionnaire that measures 'food noise'—persistent, unwanted thoughts about food that can make healthy eating difficult. Researchers enrolled 400 adults in the United States to answer five questions about their food-related thoughts. T…