The Larger Your Dining Companions, the Larger Your Appetite

A new study has found a link between a person’s appetite and the size of their dining companions or people around them.

The larger those companions, the larger the appetite and the more apt people are to make unhealthy food choices, according to researchers from Cornell University.

The study, published in the journal Appetite, found that people were more likely to choose unhealthy foods and eat more of those foods when an overweight diner was nearby.

The findings emphasize the importance of “pre-committing” to meal choices before going into a restaurant, according to Dr. Mitsuru Shimizu, an assistant professor of psychology at Southern Illinois University and lead author of the study.

“If you go into the restaurant knowing what you will order, you’re less likely to be negatively influenced by all of the things that nudge you to eat more,” he said.

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TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Uhtoff Trail Hike/Run
This afternoon a friend and I spent some time running and hiking on the Uhtoff trail above Ashland.  A great way to end the week!

~Feelin' Alive!~