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Nutrition & Dietetics
Anja Lender, Janina Wirtz, Martin Kronbichler, Sercan Kahveci, Simone Kuehn, Jens Blechert
Summary: This study investigated the behavioral and neural correlates of approach behavior toward chocolate using fMRI and reaction times. The results showed an approach bias toward chocolate, which was associated with activity in the medial OFC. This study highlights the importance of stimulus-specific cognitive trainings for healthy consumption and self-regulation.
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Behavioral Sciences
Philipp A. Schroeder, Katja Mayer, Robert Wirth, Jennifer Svaldi
Summary: This study developed a novel kinematic stop task in virtual reality to examine the inhibitory control of healthy females in relation to food cravings. The results showed that participants were able to inhibit their approach towards chocolate in the VR task, and this ability was related to chocolate craving and subjective hunger.
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Behavioral Sciences
Emma Wilson, Victoria Senior, Katy Tapper
Summary: According to the EI theory, loading visual working memory can help prevent and reduce cravings, while mindfulness-based decentering strategies may also be effective in reducing cravings. A study comparing visualisation and decentering effects on cravings showed that decentering significantly reduced cravings compared to the control condition.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lorena Malo-Vintimilla, Carolina Aguirre, Angie Vergara, Rodrigo Fernandez-Verdejo, Jose E. Galgani
Summary: Differences in blood concentration of sex hormones between the follicular and luteal phases can affect energy metabolism and sweet taste preference in women. This study found that women had lower resting metabolic rate, higher respiratory quotient, lower preference for sweet taste, and higher serum FGF21 concentration during the follicular phase compared to the luteal phase.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Nadine Elisa van der Waal, Loes Janssen, Marjolijn Antheunis, Emiel Culleton, Laura Nynke van der Laan
Summary: This study investigated the impact of exposure to food cues in virtual reality and real life on psychological and physiological food cue responses, finding that exposure to virtual food elicits craving responses similar to real life but weaker salivation responses. The study suggests that VR may be an effective intervention tool and a useful tool for measuring food-related behavior.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Daphne S. van Casteren, Iris E. Verhagen, Britt W. H. van der Arend, Erik W. van Zwet, Antoinette MaassenVanDenBrink, Gisela M. Terwindt
Summary: The study compared characteristics of perimenstrual and nonperimenstrual migraine attacks in women, finding that perimenstrual attacks were associated with longer duration, higher recurrence risk, increased triptan use, higher headache intensity, decreased pain coping, more pronounced photophobia and phonophobia. Additionally, women with menstrually related migraine are at risk of medication overuse in the long term treatment process.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Maria Perez, Anallely Lopez-Yerena, Anna Vallverdu-Queralt
Summary: This review provides an update on the progress towards the authenticity, traceability, and sustainability of cocoa products, highlighting the challenges that chocolate producers still need to overcome.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mehdi H. Shishehbor, Thomas Zeller, Martin Werner, Marianne Brodmann, Helen Parise, Andrew Holden, Michael Lichtenberg, Sahil A. Parikh, Vikram S. Kashyap, Cody Pietras, Daniela Tirziu, Shiva Ardakani, Ulrich Beschorner, Prakash Krishnan, Khusrow A. Niazi, Andreas U. Wali, Alexandra J. Lansky
Summary: The second-generation Chocolate Touch DCB demonstrated superior efficacy and safety compared to Lutonix DCB in the treatment of femoropopliteal disease.
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Food Science & Technology
Elena Bartkiene, Ernestas Mockus, Ema Monstaviciute, Jolita Klementaviciute, Erika Mozuriene, Vytaute Starkute, Paulina Zavistanaviciute, Egle Zokaityte, Darius Cernauskas, Dovile Klupsaite
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of dark chocolates from different origins on consumer emotions. The results showed that the intensity of happiness induced by chocolate was the highest, with significant differences in emotions induced between chocolates of different origins. However, no significant differences were found in overall acceptability. The study also revealed that the origin of chocolate significantly influenced both consumer emotions and the physicochemical attributes of chocolate.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hui-Ting Cai, Hong-Wei Zhang, Hui Zheng, Ting Xu, Lin Liu, Xu-Yan Ban, Jian-Zhong Di, Ti-Fei Yuan, Xiao-Dong Han
Summary: We developed and validated a picture library of Chinese foods (PLCF) to facilitate future investigations in food craving research, especially in Chinese cultural contexts. We collected 100 food images representing five subtypes of high-calorie foods, and had participants rate the images based on craving, familiarity, valence, and arousal. The results showed that images of salty foods and sugary drinks induced stronger cravings, particularly in individuals who met the criteria for food addiction.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
E. Anne MacGregor
Summary: Menstrual migraine is a significant condition for women, characterized by more severe and less responsive migraine attacks around the time of menstruation compared to attacks at other times. Little is known about differences between perimenstrual and nonperimenstrual attacks for women with and without a specific diagnosis of menstrual migraine.
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Chemistry, Applied
Emmy Tuenter, Maria E. Sakavitsi, Andres Rivera-Mondragon, Nina Hermans, Kenn Foubert, Maria Halabalaki, Luc Pieters
Summary: A study analyzed the chemical composition of ruby chocolate, identifying 43 compounds in it, with lower levels compared to other types of chocolate. A-type proanthocyanidins were found to be characteristic for ruby chocolate.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rachel Brazil
Summary: Researchers collaborate with farmers to investigate the microbes and molecules involved in the fermentation of world-class cocoa.
ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jean Shin, Kyungdo Han, Jin Hyung Jung, Hyo Jin Park, Wonsock Kim, Youn Huh, Yang Hyun Kim, Do Hoon Kim, Seon Mee Kim, Youn Seon Choi, Kyung Hwan Cho, Ga Eun Nam
Summary: This study suggests that postmenopausal women with a history of premature menopause or early menopausal age may have an increased risk of heart failure and atrial fibrillation. These reproductive factors need to be considered for preventing future risks of heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Iris E. Verhagen, Simone de Vries Lentsch, Britt W. H. van Der Arend, Saskia le Cessie, Antoinette MaassenVanDenBrink, Gisela M. Terwindt
Summary: This study compared the treatment effect on perimenstrual and nonperimenstrual migraine days and found that anti-CGRP antibodies have a similar reduction effect on both types of migraine days.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
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Behavioral Sciences
Hugues Piloquet, Benoit Berge, Pascal Maigret, Veronique Hospital
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effects of environmental factors on eating behavior and food intake in toddlers. The results showed that food fussiness was more common in older children, children conceived with medical assistance, children exposed to distractions during meals, rewarded by parents to finish meals, free to eat at will, and those who ate only occasionally with the whole family. Unsatisfactory dietary diversification was not significantly associated with any variable.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Victoria Norton, Julie A. Lovegrove, Marcus Tindall, Julia Rodriguez Garcia, Stella Lignou
Summary: The UK's aging population requires promotion of balanced nutrition, with a particular focus on increasing dietary fiber intake. Surveys involving older adults showed their willingness to learn about dietary fiber and the need for accessible information. Educational materials proved effective in engaging older adults and were perceived as useful. A holistic approach, involving support from various sources, can aid in improving dietary fiber consumption and overall health outcomes among older adults.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Gary J. Farkas, Paige M. Cunningham, Alicia M. Sneij, John E. Hayes, Mark S. Nash, Arthur S. Berg, David R. Gater, Barbara J. Rolls
Summary: Overeating associated with neurogenic obesity after spinal cord injury (SCI) may be related to how persons with SCI experience satiation, their eating frequency, and the context in which they eat their meals. Those with SCI rely less on physiological satiation cues for meal termination and instead rely more on hedonic cues. There are differences in meal contexts and eating frequency between SCI individuals and controls, with SCI individuals consuming fewer meals but having a higher overall eating frequency due to increased snacking. These factors likely contribute to overeating associated with neurogenic obesity after SCI.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Shana Adise, Kerri N. Boutelle, Panteha Hayati Rezvan, Eric Kan, Kyung E. Rhee, Michael I. Goran, Elizabeth R. Sowell
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between executive functions and cognition during adolescence, and the intake of fat and sugar two years later. The study found that higher impulsivity and reward-seeking behaviors were related to greater fat and sugar intake in males, while higher negative urgency and BMI were related to greater intake in both sexes. These findings suggest that individuals with certain traits may be more at risk for weight gain due to overconsumption of unhealthy foods.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Claire Margerison, Gozde Aydin, Christel Larsson, Alison Booth, Anthony Worsley, Janandani Nanayakkara
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns resulted in changes in food accessibility and availability, leading to shifts in food habits and behaviors among people worldwide. A study conducted in Australia examined the self-reported changes in food habits and behaviors of adults during the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. The majority of respondents reported developing positive food habits, such as trying new recipes, cooking from scratch, and reducing take-away meals. The study also found that family involvement in food preparation and eating together increased during the restrictions. However, there were negative experiences, including difficulties in purchasing certain foods and limited access to food outlets.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Betsy Cogan, Jamie A. Cooper
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effect of dietary sweetness on appetite in adults with and without obesity. The results showed that the response of ghrelin to unsweetened rinses was energy-specific for all adults, while rinses containing sucralose led to greater cephalic phase cholecystokinin release in adults with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m(2).
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Rebecca Gregson, Jared Piazza, Heather Shaw
Summary: Recent scholarship has identified a group of individuals who self-identify as anti-vegan, and they have distinct dietarian identities and ideological profiles. Anti-vegans show higher levels of commitment to their dietary patterns compared to omnivores, and they also score higher on various ideological measures.
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Gibson Weydmann, Patricia Maidana Miguel, Nour Hakim, Laurette Dube, Patricia Pelufo Silveira, Lisiane Bizarro
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between obesity and overweight with reinforcement learning performance. It was found that obesity might be associated with impairments in utilizing aversive outcomes to change behavior, but further research is needed to confirm this association.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Laura Kudlek, Rebecca A. Jones, Carly Hughes, Robbie Duschinsky, Andrew Hill, Rebecca Richards, Megan Thompson, Ann Vincent, Simon J. Griffin, Amy L. Ahern
Summary: This study explored how participants of an ACT-based weight management intervention (WMI) experience emotional eating and highlighted the importance of self-awareness and alternative coping strategies in improving emotional eating. It also emphasized the need for ongoing and personalized interventions to support individuals with external locus of control and complex emotional eating experiences.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Stefanie C. Landwehr, Monika Hartmann
Summary: This study examines the influence of peers on children's snack purchasing decisions, finding that the presence of peers strongly impacts children's brand awareness and price perception, highlighting the crucial role of social influence in shaping children's decision-making processes.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Rao Yuan, Shaosheng Jin, Wenchao Wu
Summary: This study examines the interactive effects of information and consumer trust on consumer preferences for organic food. The results show that consumers are willing to pay a higher price for organic food, especially those with higher levels of trust. The introduction of information significantly increases consumers' willingness to pay, with a greater increase observed among high-trust consumers.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Oda Bjorklund, Lars Wichstrom, Clare Llewellyn, Silje Steinsbekk
Summary: This study tests the psychometric properties of the Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire (AEBQ) in a sample of 14-year-olds and examines its construct validity using the parent-reported Children's Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ). The results show that a 7-factor solution of the AEBQ without the Hunger scale is a better fitting model, and there are small-to-moderate correlations between the AEBQ and CEBQ scales.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Alice M. Cox, Rachael W. Taylor, Jillian J. Haszard, Kathryn L. Beck, Pamela R. von Hurst, Cathryn A. Conlon, Lisa A. Te Morenga, Lisa Daniels, Jenny Mcarthur, Rebecca Paul, Neve H. McLean, Emily A. Jones, Ioanna Katiforis, Kimberley J. Brown, Madeline Gash, Madeleine Rowan, Elizabeth A. Fleming, Rosario Jupiterwala, Bailey R. Bruckner, Anne-Louise M. Heath
Summary: Although concerns are often raised about the potential impact of baby food pouch use and Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) on infant health, there is limited research in this area. This study found that frequent pouch use was associated with increased food fussiness and more selective eating, while BLW was associated with higher energy intake and a range of eating behaviors.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Briana L. Kennedy, Andrew M. Camara, Dominic M. D. Tran
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between obesity, overconsumption, and oversensitivity to rewards, and how it affects attentional biases towards food-related stimuli. The results showed that individuals with higher BMI had lower attentional priority for food and food logos, while increased consumption of HFHS foods and dieting predicted increased attentional priority for food and food logo images.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Irene Campos-Sanchez, Rocio Munoz-Sanchez, Eva-Maria Navarrete-Munoz, Maria Sofia Molina-Inigo, Miriam Hurtado-Pomares, Paula Fernandez-Pires, Alicia Sanchez-Perez, Daniel Prieto-Botella, Iris Juarez-Leal, Paula Peral-Gomez, Cristina Espinosa-Sempere, Desiree Valera-Gran
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between sensory reactivity and feeding problems in young children. The results showed that taste/smell sensitivity was significantly associated with difficulties in texture transition/introduction, limited variety of foods, and both feeding problems. Additionally, children with total sensory reactivity or auditory filtering sensory reactivity had a higher prevalence of consuming a limited variety of foods. These findings highlight the importance of considering sensory reactivity as a potential predictor of feeding problems.