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Nutritional Psychology Research Library (NPRL)
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Nutritional Psychology Research Library (NPRL) CNP Summaries
 
Diet and Behavior
 
Influence of consumer socio-psychological food environment on food choice and its implications for nutrition: evidence from Tanzania                                                              
 
This study investigates the relationship between socio-psychological factors in the food environment and consumers’ intentions to make healthy food choices, using the Theory of Planned Behavior as a framework. A survey of 714 adult consumers from both rural and urban…                      
 
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Diet and Sleep
 
Association between self-reported sleep quality and body mass index among Jimma University academic staff: Structural equation modeling                                                        
 
In 2022, obesity affected over 890 million adults globally, with 16% of individuals aged 18 and above classified as obese. The global obesity rate has more than doubled since 1990, with predictions indicating that by 2035, over 1 billion individuals…                                                                      
 
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Diet, Sleep, and Fatigue
 
Investigating bidirectional causal relationships between gut microbiota and insomnia                                                                                                                                                              
 
This research explores the complex interplay between gut microbiota and insomnia, addressing a gap in current understanding. Utilizing Mendelian randomisation (MR) analysis, the study analyzed data from genome-wide association studies encompassing 386,533 individuals diagnosed with insomnia, alongside gut microbiota information…
 
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Diet and ADHD
 
Associations between dietary inflammatory index (DII) scores and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children                                                                              
 
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder with unclear underlying mechanisms. This study aimed to explore the potential relationship between dietary inflammatory index (DII) scores and ADHD among 500 Iranian children aged 4–12, comprising 200 ADHD cases…
 
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Eating Behaviors, Social Media, and Screens
 
Elucidating the role of social media usage on eating behavior and hedonic hunger in college students: A cross-sectional design                                                                          
 
This research examines the influence of social media on eating behaviors, particularly focusing on hedonic hunger, defined as the heightened desire for palatable foods. A sample of 860 college students aged 18 to 39 was analyzed, revealing that Instagram was…                                                    
 
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Diet and Personality
 
The interplay of dietary quality and extreme pessimism in predicting depression risk                                                                                                                                                              
 
Depression is a critical global health concern, and this study investigates the combined effects of dietary quality, as measured by the Balanced Healthy Eating Index (BHEI), and extreme pessimism on the risk of depression among adults. Utilizing data from 17,575…                                            
 
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CNP News in Nutritional Psychology
 
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Ketogenic diet shows promise for MS, but more research needed
 
August 21, 2025
 
A ketogenic diet may reduce fatigue, improve neurological function, and enhance quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Gut bacteria and insomnia influence each other in small but significant ways, study shows
 
August 21, 2025
 
Genetic analysis shows insomnia and gut microbes influence each other, explaining their frequent link.
 
New Course Coming this Fall! NP 310
 
 
 
CNP Articles in Nutritional Psychology
 
 
Key Findings
 
  • A study published in Health Psychology found that one’s expectations affect physiological responses to food
  • Participants who believed that the milkshake they consumed was high-calorie showed a much steeper decline in ghrelin level compared to participants who believed that the same shake was low-calorie.
  • Participants’ feelings of satiety were consistent with what they believed they were consuming rather than with what they actually consumed

 

 
Nutritional Psychology Meets Female Physiology
 
Does the Gut Microbiome Influence Female Mental Health? Find out in our upcoming CNP Article in Nutritional Psychology
 
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NPRL Research Category: Diet and Interoception
 
Does food make you feel and experience? Interoception explores your bodily sensations related to food. Find out more in this NPRL Research Category!
 
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