PSYC 123 - Lecture 21 - The Morphing of the Modern Diet (Guest Lecture by Brian Wansink)

Lecture 21 - The Morphing of the Modern Diet (Guest Lecture by Brian Wansink)

Overview

Dr. Brian Wansink explores the topic of how people can move from mindless eating to healthier eating. He identifies five myths that contribute to overeating, and suggests how his research on eating cues provides potential ways to intervene against people's mindless eating patterns. He then describes the future direction of his research.

Assignment

Brownell, Food Fight, Ch. 7, 8 (pp. 161-197)

Sobal, "Kitchenscapes, Tablescapes, Platescapes, and Foodscapes..."

Vartanian, "Effects of Soft Drink Consumption on Nutrition and Health..."

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