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Availability

The term ‘availability,’ categorized within the Diet-Behavior Relationship in nutritional psychology, refers to a determinant of dietary intake behavior: the presence and accessibility of foods in…

Satiety Cascade

The satiety cascade is a conceptual model describing the sequence of physiological and psychological signals that arise during and after eating and that progressively reduce…

Postprandial Somnolence

Postprandial somnolence (often called a “food coma”) is the feeling of drowsiness, mental fogginess, or reduced alertness that occurs after eating, especially after a…

Nutrition Transition

Barry Popkin’s “Nutrition Transition” concept refers to the large-scale shifts in populations’ diet and physical activity patterns that occur alongside economic and social change—especially…

Nutrition Security

The consistent access, availability, and affordability of foods and beverages that promote well-being and prevent and, if needed, treat disease. Craig, H. C., Sharib,…

Hunger

Hunger is a psychological state characterized by a desire to eat (Stevenson, 2024). It strongly motivates an individual to seek out and consume food.…

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