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An odor one is not consciously aware of.
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Ephi Morphew-Lu
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CNP Encyclopedia Editorial Board
References and further reading
- Proserpio, C., Invitti, C., Boesveldt, S., Pasqualinotto, L., Laureati, M., Cattaneo, C., & Pagliarini, E. (2019). Ambient odor exposure affects food intake and sensory specific appetite in obese women. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00007 View source
- Boesveldt, S., & de Graaf, K. (2017). The differential role of smell and taste for eating behavior. Perception, 46(3-4), 307–319. View source
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CNP (2026). Ambient Odor. In CNP Encyclopedia Editorial Board (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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