Factors Influencing Attitudes And Eating Behaviour

Question 0

Fiji Study

Answer 0

Supports SLT and Culture : when TV was introduced in 1995 the effects were observed. Eating disorders increased. Suggesting…

Question 1

Garg

Answer 1

38 participants asked to watch:
1) an upbeat film
2) a sad film
Found that those watching the sad film ate 36% more popcorn. Concluded that people who are sad are more likely to eat a snack as they believe it will increase their mood.

However, effect diss speared when Ps were provided with nutritional info, showing health concerns more influential than mood.

Question 2

Nasser

Answer 2

Supports Culture : women moved from Cairo to London and a sig number developed eating disorders. Suggesting..

Question 3

Scottish Health Survey

Answer 3

Found a positive correlation between socio economic status and diet. (?)

Question 4

Birch : Peas Study

Answer 4

Supports SLT : children observed to eat more peas if observing their peers doing so.

Question 5

Birch

Answer 5

Found that daughters of anorexic mothers tend to have distorted body image and weight issues themselves.