The 100-Calorie Diet Trap
Take Caution with These Snacks
Chronic dieters are alerted to beware of products labeled ‘mini packs’, warns a study in the Journal of Consumer Research. The 100-calorie food packages are marketed to help people control their calorie intake, but appear to be typically over-consumed by individuals constantly trying to manage their food intake and their weight.
Source: University of Chicago Press Journals, 2008
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