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The Politics of Eating and Exercising: Are We Getting It Right?
Eat healthier. Exercise. Our culture is currently full of messages telling us to change our habits, to turn us into a leaner, healthier society. While these messages are easier said than done, they’re perfectly warranted: The Centers for Disease Control reports that childhood obesity has tripled since the 1970s. So what can we do to…
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How We See Food
I’m not a great cook, but I know what I like. Or do I? Research from Brian Wansink and colleagues may challenge our ideas about how we think of food. How do we behave at buffets? Can a clever name really encourage us to eat something ordinary? Will placement of food at a cafeteria really…
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It’s the Season of Eating, Should We Be Concerned?
Co-authored by Nicole Yu and Alexandra Dupont The candy and treat gorging associated with Halloween has come and gone but the holiday season of eating has just started. This leaves many of us excited, yet concerned about our fitness and maintaining a healthy weight. As tempting food surrounds us this season, it is not uncommon…