Snacks are a staple of the American diet, contributing to approximately 20% of energy
intake. Most US adults consume one to three snacks/day, yet few reviews have focused on …

Background Obesity is a large contributor to preventable chronic diseases and health care
costs. The efficacy of wearable devices for weight management has been researched; …

Previous research suggests that there are four primary motives to eat meat: that it is natural,
normal, necessary, or nice. However, these motives have not yet been distinguished …

Background: Why do we eat? Our motives for eating are diverse, ranging from hunger and
liking to social norms and affect regulation. Although eating motives can vary from eating …

Gaining a better understanding which motives play a role in daily eating is crucial in order to
develop personalized interventions promoting adequate diet. The Eating Motivation Survey …

Brazil is undergoing a rapid nutrition transition with unfavorable effects on dietary
healthiness. To counteract this trend, knowledge about individual drivers of consumption is …

Background Adolescents' dietary intake often fails to meet national dietary guidelines,
especially among low-income African-American youth. The dietary habits established in …

Objective: The prevailing focus regarding eating behaviour is on restriction, concern, worry
and pathology. In contrast, the purpose of the present studies was to focus on a positive …

Background/Objectives: Excess adiposity, affecting 43% of the global adult population, is a
major contributor to cardiometabolic diseases. Lifestyle behaviours, specifically dietary …

Objective: While behavioral recommendations regarding physical activity commonly focus
on reaching demanding goals by proposing “thresholds,” little attention has been paid to the …