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Eating Your Feelings: The Relationship Between Core Affect And Food Choices, Kana V. Rolett
Eating Your Feelings: The Relationship Between Core Affect And Food Choices, Kana V. Rolett
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The psychology of eating behavior is increasingly important given that more than one- third of Americans are obese, with 74% of men considered overweight or obese (Overweight and Obesity Statistics, 2012). This study examines the relationship between core affect and healthy food choices. Though previous research has examined relationships between specific emotions and eating behavior, little is known about core affect or about these relationships in more naturalistic settings (outside the lab). To evaluate the role of core affect in healthy food choices, a field study was conducted in the University of Richmond (UR) dining hall to measure UR students’ …