"Food as a Drug explores specific foods in order to determine potentially addictive qualities that may lead to obesity and eating disorders. Comprehensive and current, this reference provides information on relevant topics, such as diet and behavior relationships; cross-cultural…
Food as a drug
"Food as a Drug explores specific foods in order to determine potentially addictive qualities that may lead to obesity and eating disorders. Comprehensive and current, this reference provides information on relevant topics, such as diet and behavior relationships; cross-cultural…
Behavioral economics and eating decisions -- Explaining eating behavior -- Basic economics : a primer -- An economic perspective on eating behavior -- Socioeconomic disparities in health and obesity -- Decision making over time -- How we make decisions : the role of emotion -- F…
Behavioral economics studies why some people have difficulty making good choices, willpower issues and lack of self-control. Focusing on food, this book delivers insight on factors associated with poor eating habits leading to obesity and other health problems, and offers strate…
Obesity is one of the most pressing health issues affecting our country. This unique volume is the first to apply behavioral economics-the integration of psychological and economic knowledge-to the study of eating behavior. The text demonstrates how this discipline can be used t…
