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University of South Florida research study reveals the surprising effect of a false sense of virtue A  study from the University of South Florida challenges the notion that free healthy food samples promote better eating habits. Published yesterday in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, the research led by Professor Dipayan Biswas reveals that complimentary healthy food items may actually lead consumers to make less healthy food choices later. The study, which involved a series of experiments including four field studies, found intriguing results. When participants received a free sample of a healthy food item that was noticeably…

Students at the University of Pittsburgh have been complaining that undercooked food in one of their dining halls is making them sick. In a letter to students, the University of Pittsburgh acknowledged the social media claims. They wrote, in part: Given the scope of our dining operations and the priority we place on protecting the Pitt community, Chartwells Higher Ed (our dining partner known as Pitt Eats) is currently performing an internal audit of their processes and training methods to ensure all food safety measures are being followed accurately. In addition we have requested that the Allegheny County Health Department…

Specialized public eating disorder services in Ontario and clusters of eating disorders scores in Ontario. Credit: Journal of Eating Disorders (2024). DOI: 10.1186/s40337-024-01098-6 A new study has uncovered geographic disparities in the prevalence of eating disorders among adolescents and young adults in the Canadian province of Ontario. Rural regions exhibit significantly higher rates of eating disorders compared to urban areas; they are also more likely to lack specialized services to care for those with eating disorders. The paper is published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. “Our research emphasizes the urgent need for improved access to specialized eating disorder services…

New research from the University of Winchester led by veterinary Professor Andrew Knight found that dogs fed vegan diets may experience better health outcomes compared to those on meat-based diets. The study surveyed 2,536 dog guardians who provided data on their dogs’ health over at least one year. Among the dogs studied, 54% were fed conventional meat diets, 33% raw meat diets and 13% vegan diets.Researchers assessed the health of the dogs using seven general indicators, including frequency of veterinary visits, medication use, progression to a therapeutic diet, and veterinary assessments of illness severity. They also examined the prevalence of…

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a brand-name prescription medication for managing type 2 diabetes. As well as aiding weight loss in some adults, Ozempic may be a possible treatment option for people experiencing binge eating disorder (BED).Ozempic is an injectable medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage symptoms of type 2 diabetes. It contains the active ingredient semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA). Recent research shows the potential for Ozempic to help treat eating disorders, including BED. This condition involves short periods of excessive overeating, typically alongside feelings of anxiety, guilt, or shame.In this article, we…

New Delhi: Call it a plot twist – snack brands are teaming up with streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Hotstar and Zee5 to ensure that your binge-watching comes with a side of your favourite treats.Last week, premium popcorn brand 4700BC signed a three-year deal with Netflix to launch OTT-specific co-branded packs, to be made available on ecommerce platforms as well as retail stores.”This is a good way to target the GenZ who are hooked to OTT platforms; we’re making room for ourselves in a cluttered snacking market,” said Chirag Gupta, founder and chief executive of 4700BC.KitKat,…

Ankusha Sharna Reveals How She Tricks Daughter Vamika To Eat Healthy Food: They Don’t Know That Cake Exists Or…Anushka Sharma’s latest trip to Mumbai turned heads, especially since she flew in solo, leaving Virat Kohli and their little ones, Vamika and Akaay, in London. But even at a star-studded event, her mind was on her adorable family. While chatting with the media, the actor-producer spilled the tea about her creative parenting hacks, especially when it comes to sneaking healthy food into her kids’ diets.Anushka Sharma Reveals How She Fools Daughter Into Eating Healthy Anushka recently attended Slurrp Farm’s YES Moms…

Debbie was scrolling through X in April when some unwelcome posts appeared on her feed. One showed a photo of someone who was visibly underweight asking whether they were thin enough. In another, a user wanted to compare how few calories they were eating each day.Debbie, who did not want to give her last name, is 37 years old and was first diagnosed with bulimia when she was 16. She did not ­follow either of the accounts behind the posts, which belonged to a group with more than 150,000 members on the social media site.Out of curiosity, Debbie clicked on…

Participant characteristicsThirty-three nominated participants were invited to take part in the interviews, of whom six declined to participate due to Covid-19, lack of time or staff shortages, seven indicated willingness to participate but did not respond after two follow-ups, and eight provided no response after three invitation attempts. The study sample comprised eight food providers and four Network members. Two food providers from the same company asked to participate in a joint interview. Three participants were from small ( 300,000 people) health districts. The interviews took on average 71 min (range 58–94 min) to complete. Three food providers and one Network member participated…

By: John Dudley and Cassidy Delamarter, University Communications and Marketing Who doesn’t love free food samples? Whether it’s a bite-sized cookie or granola bar, the food industry is spending more than $1 billion annually to provide customers with samples. New research at the University of South Florida reveals these tiny tastings can have a big impact on your buying behavior, especially when it comes to healthy selections. “Our study looked at whether a free complimentary healthy food item can actually be bad for you,” said Dipayan Biswas, USF professor of marketing. “What we found was that getting one at a…