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Transcellular Diffusion

Transcellular diffusion transports ions, sugar molecules, vitamins, and minerals through epithelial cells’ apical (top) and basolateral (bottom) surfaces via transporter proteins. Nutrient absorption in…

Trait Food Craving

The interindividual differences in the frequency and intensity of food cravings experienced by an individual (Richard et al., 2017).

Thalamus

The thalamus is thought of as the brain’s main relay center for sensory impulses.

Societal Norms

Societal norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that guide behavior within a society or a specific group. These norms dictate what is considered…

Social Modeling

The adjustments in food intake that people make in response to those they are eating with (Vartanian et al., 2015).

Social Facilitation of Eating

The tendency for people to eat more when eating in groups than when eating alone (Herman, 2015).

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