Why We Overeat in Apa Format

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Running head: WHY WE OVEREAT Why We Overeat Amanda Hilleary West Coast University Abstract This research paper presents in depth insight into why people may overeat. My research is based exclusively on peer-reviewed papers that deal with the issue in a scientific context, opposed to the information that can be obtained elsewhere, i.e. deductively. My study concludes that both numerous environmental and biological factors exist that can explain overeating. Why We Overeat In many cities and states all across the country overeating eating is a problem many people face on a daily basis. There have been many studies completed that lead to the conclusion that atmosphere, company of others and presentation, such as lighting and portion size of food, have an impact on people overeating. Overeating can lead to serious health problems such as obesity and Diabetes. Also, people who have overeating problems often have a mood disorder such as depression, they may also have genetic contributions such as hormone imbalance that can have significant effects on their eating and more so overeating habits. Environmental factors Eating environment Lightning condition may play an essential role on how much we eat. For example, soft lighting in a restaurant will increase the time spent in a restaurant because people are less self-conscious when the lights are dimmed (Ragneskog et al. 1996). Weather, in particular ambient temperature, while eating is also reported to stimulate food consumption through its effect on the body’s need to maintain a constant core temperature (Brobeck 1948). As a consequence, more food is being

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