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Diet and Behavior

Diet and Behavior (Adult Population)

The CNP Diet and Behavior Research Category focuses on a wide range of observable, measurable eating-related actions, including what, when, and how much people eat. It includes dietary habits such as food preparation, purchasing, and consumption patterns; emotional and social influences on food choices; habitual snacking; and eating restriction. These patterns are shaped by psychological factors—including mood, cognition, stress, and emotions—which together exert a reciprocal influence on eating behaviors and play a significant role in shaping overall well-being and mental health outcomes. To learn more, become a CNP Library Member.

The influence of palatable diets in reward system activation: a mini review

  • Karim Maghraby, M.B.B.Ch, M.Sc, Director
  • 23 September 2020
  • Reviewed By CNP STAFF
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Understanding Snacking: Definitions, Motivations, and Nutritional Improvement

  • Karim Maghraby, M.B.B.Ch, M.Sc, Director
  • 23 September 2020
  • Reviewed By CNP STAFF

What is a snack, why do we snack, and how can we choose better snacks? A review of the definitions of snacking, motivations to snack, contributions to dietary intake, and recommendations for improvement. Hess et al. (2016) begin by mentioning the benefits of defining a snack and distinguishing between meals and snacks, since the labeling […]

Eating behavior patterns in relation to obesity phenotypes and beige adipose tissue content with a focus on young women; a narrative review

  • Karim Maghraby, M.B.B.Ch, M.Sc, Director
  • 23 September 2020
  • Reviewed By CNP Staff

Eating behaviors encompass more than just the physiological need to satisfy hunger; they significantly influence emotion regulation, reward systems, and adaptation to environmental factors. Individualized eating styles, which are shaped by genetic, familial, social, and personality influences, serve as critical determinants of the risk for eating disorders and obesity, along with their metabolic complications. The […]

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