Despite growing recognition of the problem, the obesity epidemic continues in the US, and
obesity rates are increasing around the world. The latest estimates are that approximately …

Abstract The Global Burden of Disease Study and related studies report unhealthy diet is the
leading risk for death and disability globally. Given the evidence associating diet and non …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of consumption values (such as
functional value, emotional value and social value) on purchase intention of customers' …

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has increased in recent decades; evidence
suggests that consumption of these beverages contributes to obesity and adverse health …

Time scarcity, the feeling of not having enough time, has been implicated in changes in food
consumption patterns such as a decrease in food preparation at home, an increase in the …

Context: Pricing policies have been posited as potential policy instruments to address the
increasing prevalence of obesity. This article examines whether altering the cost of …

Between 1991 and 2006, average weekly physical activity among adults in China fell by
32%. This paper discusses why total and occupational physical activity levels have fallen …

This microeconometric study analyzes the effects of individual leisure sports participation on
long-term labour market variables, health and subjective well-being indicators for West …

This study applied the partial least squares (PLS) approach using the SmartPLS computer
program to examine the impact of consumption values (ie functional value, social value …

Many public health officials and organizations have tried to alert the public about the
dangers of obesity. 1 Reports estimate that obesity was responsible for approximately …