Mindful eating induction, food choices and food intake

Appetite ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 677
Author(s):  
X. Allirot ◽  
A. Cebolla ◽  
I. Perdices ◽  
E. Oliver ◽  
E. Urdaneta
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Mindful Eating

scholarly journals Exploring the Lives of Vulnerable Young People in Relation to Their Food Choices and Practices

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Gombert ◽  
Flora Douglas ◽  
Karen McArdle ◽  
Sandra Carlisle
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Young People ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Ontological Security ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Youth Organization ◽  
Formerly Homeless

The interdisciplinary Foodways and Futures project (2013-2016) is based on a pilot study which found noimprovement in the nutritional state of formerly homeless young people (16-25), now in supported accommodationat a charitable youth organization. Because a healthy food intake during adolescence is important, and because youngpeople with socioeconomic lower backgrounds face difficulties in maintaining a healthy diet (Beasley at al., 2005), Iinvestigated how the young people themselves experience their relationship to food. In this paper I explore linksbetween the lived experience before and during their stay with the organization of this vulnerable group, and theirfood choices and practices. The study illustrates the ways in which those choices and practices may appearnutritionally undesirable, but are nevertheless linked to the young people’s search for ontological security and socialconnectedness, in their new living environment. In this, I draw on and extend Schlossberg’s (1981) transition theoryin order to better understand the rationales underlying an individual’s subjective food choices.

Mindful Eating (Not the Kind You Think) and an Interview With Dr Kevin Walker

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 984-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul E. Terry
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
State Agencies ◽  
Mindful Eating ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Deep Appreciation ◽  
Mother Earth

Could it be that self-help concepts like mindfulness meditation have a short shelf life because they’re just that, too much about the self and not enough about something far more important? This editorial describes Kevin Walker’s research and his new book, “ The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless Drive for More.” Walker’s book shows why the dozens of federal and state agencies with a slice of accountability for food health and safety are predictably and routinely outgunned by the food industry with respect to influencing the public’s health. Describing the dozens of interagency agreements relating to agriculture policies, Walker writes that “food safety in America is held together using the policy equivalent of baling wire and duct tape.” Most health promotion professionals who consider the term mindful eating likely first think about principles that relate to being present and techniques that put you in closer touch with the flavors, colors, or textures of your food. In addition to focusing on how creamy a texture feels on our tongues, might advocacy for “mindful eating” have a more abiding impact if it brought with it a deep appreciation for how our food choices affect the health and sustainability of our communities and our Mother Earth? Changing food from an afterthought to a daily reminder about environmental sustainability is a multidimensional challenge that will require multisectoral partnerships and solutions.

scholarly journals A case series on the clinical profile of avoidant–restrictive food intake disorder in Singapore

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 280-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damien Lai ◽  
Ashwin Chee ◽  
Victor Kwok
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Treatment Default ◽  
Default Rate ◽  
High Treatment

Little is known about the new Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition, diagnosis of Avoidant–Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Without sufficient knowledge about the disorder, its detection and treatment are hampered. This study highlights eight cases diagnosed with ARFID between 2013 and June 2016 who presented to our treatment facility, the only specialized Eating Disorders program in Singapore. Informed consent was obtained from the patients and their parents, and their case notes retrieved and reviewed. There were five males and three females, with ages ranging from 15 to 39 years, a mean age of 20 years and body mass index of 16.1 kg/m2 at time of diagnosis. The presentation of cases was heterogeneous, including selective eating behaviors, very restricted food choices, anxiety towards specific foods and with comorbid mood symptoms. A majority of the cases displayed ARFID symptoms early in childhood, suggesting the need to inform parents, educators and healthcare professionals. The study also found a high treatment default rate amongst the patients, warranting further investigation. Due to the heterogenous presentation of ARFID, the authors appeal for further exploration to be carried out and more to be done to increase the awareness of this condition in both the medical profession and general population.

scholarly journals Food Reward and Food Choice. An Inquiry Through The Liking and Wanting Model

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Almudena Recio-Román ◽  
Manuel Recio-Menéndez ◽  
María Victoria Román-González
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Food Reward ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Reward Systems ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
Caloric Consumption ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

What if consumers are getting obese because eating less calories is more difficult for persons that have a higher pleasure and desire towards food (Ikeda et al., 2005) and food companies do not help given only a two extreme option choice to satisfy their needs (i.e., low calories vs. high calories or healthy vs. unhealthy)? Reward systems are being described with a new conceptual approach where liking—the pleasure derived from eating a given food—and wanting—motivational value, desire, or craving—can be seen as the significant forces guiding eating behavior. Our work shows that pleasure (liking), desire (wanting), and the interaction between them influence and are good predictors of food choice and food intake. Reward responses to food are closely linked to food choice, inducing to caloric overconsumption. Based on the responses given to a self-administered questionnaire measuring liking and wanting attitudes, we found three different segments named ‘Reward lovers,’ ‘Half epicurious,’ and ‘Non indulgents’. Their behavior when choosing food is quite different. Results show differential effects on caloric consumption depending on segments. The introduction of more food choices that try to balance their content is a win-win strategy for consumers, companies, and society.

scholarly journals A structured literature review on the role of mindfulness, mindful eating and intuitive eating in changing eating behaviours: effectiveness and associated potential mechanisms

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 272-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet M. Warren ◽  
Nicola Smith ◽  
Margaret Ashwell
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Intuitive Eating ◽  
Mindful Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
External Cues ◽  
Structured Literature Review

AbstractThe role of mindfulness, mindful eating and a newer concept of intuitive eating in modulating eating habits is an area of increasing interest. In this structured literature review, a summary of the current evidence is presented, together with details of interventions undertaken and the tools to measure outcomes. It is broad in scope given the emerging evidence base in this area. The review yielded sixty-eight publications: twenty-three interventions in obese/overweight populations; twenty-nine interventions in normal-weight populations; sixteen observational studies, three of which were carried out in overweight/obese populations. Mindfulness-based approaches appear most effective in addressing binge eating, emotional eating and eating in response to external cues. There is a lack of compelling evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness and mindful eating in weight management. Mindfulness-based approaches may prevent weight gain. Reduced food intake was seen in some of the studies in overweight and obese populations, but this was less apparent in the studies in normal-weight populations. The evidence base for intuitive eating is limited to date and further research is needed to examine its potential in altering eating behaviours. Mindfulness appears to work by an increased awareness of internal, rather than external, cues to eat. Mindfulness and mindful eating have the potential to address problematic eating behaviours and the challenges many face with controlling their food intake. Encouraging a mindful eating approach would seem to be a positive message to be included in general weight management advice to the public.

scholarly journals Exercise shifts hypothetical food choices towards greater amounts and more immediate consumption

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karsten Koehler ◽  
Safiya E Beckford ◽  
Elise Thayer ◽  
Alexandra R Martin ◽  
Julie B Boron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Acute Exercise ◽  
Food Preferences ◽  
Exercise Bout ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Post Exercise ◽  
Single Bout ◽  
Electronic Questionnaires ◽  
The Impact

Although exercise modulates appetite regulation and food intake, it remains poorly understood how exercise impacts decision making about food. The purpose of the present study was to assess the impact of an acute exercise bout on hypothetical choices related to the amount and timing of food intake. Forty-one healthy participants (22.0 ± 2.6 years; 23.7 ± 2.5 kg/m2, 56% female) completed 45 minutes of aerobic exercise and a resting control condition in randomized order. Food amount preferences and intertemporal food preferences (preference for immediate vs. delayed consumption) were assessed using electronic questionnaires with visual food. Compared to rest, exercise resulted in a greater increase in the food amount selected, both immediately post exercise (+25.8 ± 11.0 vs. +7.8 ± 11.0 kcal/item, p = 0.02) and 30 min post exercise (+47.3 ± 12.4 vs. +21.3 ± 12.4 kcal/item, p = 0.005). Exercise further resulted in a greater increase in the preference for immediate consumption immediately post exercise (+0.23 ± 0.10 vs. +0.06 ± 0.10; p = 0.03) and 30 min post exercise (+0.30 ± 0.12 vs. +0.08 ± 0.12; p = 0.01). Our findings demonstrate that a single bout of aerobic exercise shifts hypothetical food choices towards greater amounts and more immediate consumption, highlighting the importance of the timing of food choices made in the exercise context.

scholarly journals Diets, Food Choices and Environmental Impacts across an Urban-Rural Interface in Northern Vietnam

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Huong Thi Trinh ◽  
Vincent Linderhof ◽  
Vy Thao Vuong ◽  
Erin E. Esaryk ◽  
Martin Heller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Food System ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Urban Households ◽  
Northern Vietnam ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
The Difference

Human diets and their associated environmental impacts differ across segments of the population. There is evidence that consumer choices of food intake can also affect the overall environmental impacts of a food system. This paper analyzes the environmental impact of diets and food choices across a rural–urban transect in Northern Vietnam by using mixed survey data from 619 adult respondents. The average greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) resulting from producing the daily food intake of adults in the urban and peri-urban districts were similar, while the average in the rural district was lower. Although starchy staples contributed the most to energy intake, pork and beef were the largest contributors to GHGE. Metrics of blue water use were higher for diets of males than those of females in all three districts. Interestingly, the difference in mean diet diversity score between urban and rural households was significant, and females’ diets were more diverse than those of males. As expected, urban households were more likely to buy food, while rural households often produced their own foods. Urban households reported prioritizing personal health and the natural content of food and would increase seafood and fruits if their income were to increase. In rural regions, interventions aimed at reducing undernutrition should address improving diet quality without significant increases to diet-related environmental impacts.

scholarly journals Olfactory connectivity mediates sleep-dependent food choices in humans

eLife ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surabhi Bhutani ◽  
James D Howard ◽  
Rachel Reynolds ◽  
Phyllis C Zee ◽  
Jay Gottfried ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Sleep Deprivation ◽  
Piriform Cortex ◽  
Endocannabinoid System ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
State Dependent ◽  
Food Odors ◽  
Partial Sleep Deprivation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Energy Dense Food

Sleep deprivation has marked effects on food intake, shifting food choices toward energy-dense options. Here we test the hypothesis that neural processing in central olfactory circuits, in tandem with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), plays a key role in mediating this relationship. We combined a partial sleep-deprivation protocol, pattern-based olfactory neuroimaging, and ad libitum food intake to test how central olfactory mechanisms alter food intake after sleep deprivation. We found that sleep restriction increased levels of the ECS compound 2-oleoylglycerol (2-OG), enhanced encoding of food odors in piriform cortex, and shifted food choices toward energy-dense food items. Importantly, the relationship between changes in 2-OG and food choices was formally mediated by odor-evoked connectivity between the piriform cortex and insula, a region involved in integrating feeding-related signals. These findings describe a potential neurobiological pathway by which state-dependent changes in the ECS may modulate chemosensory processing to regulate food choices.

scholarly journals Cloud-Based Commensality: Enjoy the Company of Co-diners Without Social Facilitation of Eating

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chujun Wang ◽  
Yubin Peng ◽  
Linbo Qiu ◽  
Xiaoang Wan
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Digital Space ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Chinese Young Adults ◽  
Shed Light

Previous research has associated frequently enforced solo dining with negative consequences on psychological well-being, but the problem of having to eat alone may be solved by seeking mealtime companions in the digital space by watching an eating broadcast (i.e., Mukbang) or videoconferencing with others (i.e., cloud-based commensality). We conducted the present study to compare the consequences of Mukbang-based, cloud-based, and in-person commensality. Ninety-five healthy Chinese young adults were instructed to rate images of eating scenarios and foods. The results revealed that they expected loneliness to be reduced by Mukbang-based or in-person commensality, but they were also aware of the risks of enhancing food intake and/or being shifted toward less healthy food choices in these two scenarios. By contrast, the participants expected cloud-based commensality to provide the benefits of reducing loneliness without the health-compromising risks of increasing food intake or unhealthy eating. Collectively, these findings suggest the beliefs of the participants that cloud-based commensality can provide an “alone but together” context to balance the need for social interactions with the strategic avoidance of a social context facilitating unhealthy eating. The findings also provide some novel insights into how the application of technologies for eating behavior can be used to integrate social factors and food pleasure, and shed light on the promising future of cloud-based commensality as a combination of the strengths of solitary and commensal eating.

Food Choices and Food Intake in the Elderly

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Barbara J. Rolls ◽  
Adam Drewnowski
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Food Choices
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