Social norms are implicit codes of conduct that provide a guide to appropriate action. There
is ample evidence that social norms about eating have a powerful effect on both food choice …

A major determinant of human eating behavior is social modeling, whereby people use
others' eating as a guide for what and how much to eat. We review the experimental studies …

It is commonly believed that during adolescence children become increasingly influenced by
peers at the expense of parents. To test the strength of this tendency with regards to healthy …

This meta-analysis provides a comprehensive quantitative assessment of research on
modeling of food intake. Thirty-eight articles met inclusion criteria. Overall, there was a large …

Through meat-eating choices, people are able to express their national social identification
and adhere to broader cultural norms. The current research examines the relationship …

The present article examines the interpersonal and intrapersonal antecedents and
consequences of food offering. Food offering is one of the earliest biobehavioral regulatory …

A growing sense of urgency over obesity at the national and international level has led to a
proliferation of medical and non-medical interventions into the daily lives of individuals and …

Food is not only fundamental to our existence, its consumption, handling or even the mere
sight of its also brings us immense joy. Over the years, technology has played a crucial part …

What and how much people choose to eat is influenced by social context. People tend to
use the eating habits of others as a guide to appropriate consumption. This suggests that …

Many individuals struggle to regulate their own consumption of food. Beginning with general
theories of self-control, we review psychological factors that have been shown to influence …