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Mindless Eating and Obesity

Growing Trends In Society Today

— March 23, 2007 — Lifestyle
A recent experiment showed that outside influences often control how much a person eats. This was proven when people were given a bowlful of soup and were told to eat until they were satisfied. Little did the participants know, these were actually self-filling bowls. People kept on eating and eating because their bowls didn't seem to be emptying... whether or not their stomachs were actually full had little bearing on how much they ate.

This is just one example of how outside influences affect our eating habits. With obesity being a growing problem in society today, it's very interesting to examine what is influencing this trend.

Mindless Eating by author, Brian Wansink, examines this topic in great depth. It covers whether or not how much we eat is determined by the size of our plate, by certain colours or by whether or not we're watching movies while we're eating. The book also covers whether we hate certain foods because our parents did, and what our comfort foods really say about us.
Trend Themes
1. Outside Influences on Eating Habits - Opportunity to develop innovative products or services that address the impact of external factors on eating behavior.
2. Impact of Plate Size on Food Consumption - Potential for disruptive solutions that challenge traditional plate sizes to promote healthier eating habits.
3. Psychological Factors in Food Preferences - Possibility to develop interventions or personalized strategies that address the influence of childhood experiences on food choices.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Potential for companies to create new products or packaging solutions that promote mindful eating and portion control.
2. Health and Weight Management - Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative programs or technologies that address the psychological and behavioral factors contributing to obesity.
3. Market Research and Consumer Behavior - Potential for experts in market research and consumer behavior to provide insights and strategies to businesses seeking to understand and influence consumer eating habits.
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