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Primed with healthful free samples, shoppers choose fruit
Grocery shoppers who first received a sample apple slice purchased 28 percent more fruits and vegetables, according to a study from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Today's news predicts obesity three years from now
A new study by the Cornell Food and Brand Lab describes a surprising yet reliable source for predicting obesity rates three years in advance: national news stories.
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Short on willpower? Don’t worry, you still can improve your eating habits
Consumer Reports features research led by Prof. Brian Wansink that finds people eat more when food is served on bigger dishes.
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What's on your countertop might predict your weight
A new Cornell study by Prof. Brian Wansink suggests the kinds of ready-to-eat foods left out on the countertop and other visible parts of the kitchen could also hint at the weight of the people there,...
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Cornell study says soda, junk food not why we're fat
A new study from Professors Brian Wansink and David Just in Cornell's Dyson School finds that junk food is not the culprit for obesity. Sedentary lifestyles and and inadequate consumption of healthier...
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Groups that eat together perform better together
In research that could have implications in the business world, Profs. Kevin Kniffin, Brian Wansink, and colleagues found that firefighter platoons who eat meals together have better group job...
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Heavier Waiters Make for Heavier Eating
Having an overweight waiter can lead restaurant diners to eat more, according to new research from Prof. Brian Wansink & Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab
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Kitchen mayhem can be diet killer, study says
A Cornell study explored how a noisy, disorganized environment influences how much women eat. The combination of stress and a messy environment leads to more snacking and increased calories consumed.
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Skinny People Rarely Diet
Why people who have been thin their entire lives don’t do the one thing most associated with weight consciousness. Research from Cornell's Food and Brand Lab.
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High-calorie package images mislead eaters
Pictures displayed on food packages like cake mix have more calories than are listed on the nutrition panel and can lead consumers to significant overeating, Cornell research shows.
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Rewards encourage junk-food junkies to eat more healthfully
Consumers who have poor eating habits and who are overweight benefit the most from long-term reward points incentives than if they are offered price reductions, according to new Cornell research.
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Researchers nudge healthy food selection in food pantries
Researchers from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab have uncovered ways to nudge clients to make healthier food choices in community food pantries.
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Don’t Eat So Much: How Parent Comments Relate to Female Weight Satisfaction
New research from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab
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This Is Probably the Least You’ll Weigh All Year. Sorry.
Prof. Brian Wansink in the New York Times on research showing that pre-holiday weight gain is typical.
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4 Secrets to Resisting Distraction and Staying Focused
Prof. Brian Wansink offers tips in Time
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Healthy behaviors determine weight-loss surgery success
Bariatric surgery can slim your body, but attitude and behavior also play key roles in long-term weight loss, according to new research from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab.
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