Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Sensory-specific appetite refers to the appetite for food being cued through smell (Boesveldt, 2016).

SSDs can be described as a general desire for certain tastes (e.g., sweet, salty, or fatty foods) and an intrinsic motivation to eat a food that contains that characteristic (Olsen,…

A sensory hedonic phenomenon refers to the declining satisfaction generated by the consumption of a certain type of food and the consequent renewal in appetite resulting from exposure to a…

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that contributes to the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep. It is widely distributed in the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. Serotonin is often…

SCFAs such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate are the most common microbial metabolites produced in the large intestine's digestion of complex carbohydrates (dietary fibers). SCFAs regulate gut health by promoting…

Signaling molecules carry information (messages) from one cell to adjacent cells within the body. Signaling molecules vary in size, shape, structure, and function. For instance, in the case of MGBA,…

Social disparities refer to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges within a society. These disparities can be based on factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, or education…

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

Social factors encompass the environmental and societal influences that shape individual health and well-being, such as socioeconomic status, education, cultural beliefs, social networks, and relationship quality. These factors profoundly impact…

Social learning theory was developed in the 1960s by psychologist Albert Bandura. It posits that people learn new behaviors, skills, and attitudes by observing others. This theory suggests that learning…