It takes some effort. How minimal physical effort reduces consumption volume

Brunner, Thomas (2013). It takes some effort. How minimal physical effort reduces consumption volume Appetite, 71, pp. 89-94. Elsevier 10.1016/j.appet.2013.07.014

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Plenty of studies have demonstrated that effort influences food choice. However, few have been conducted to analyze the effect of effort on consumption volume. Moreover, the few studies that have measured consumption volume all have strong limitations. The goal of the present paper is to disentangle confounding variables in earlier research and to rule out various alternative explanations. In a tasting setting focusing on snacking behavior, either unwrapping a food product or grabbing it with sugar tongs was enough to significantly reduce consumption, regardless of whether an unhealthy or healthy food item was used. Hardly any cognitive resources seem to be necessary for the effect to occur, as cognitive load did not affect the findings. In light of obesity being a pressing concern, these findings might be valuable for individuals as well as for the food industry.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL > Consumer-focused Food Production
Name:	Brunner, Thomas0000-0002-6770-6548
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
ISSN:	01956663
Publisher:	Elsevier
Language:	English
Submitter:	Thomas Brunner
Date Deposited:	05 May 2020 12:44
Last Modified:	18 Dec 2020 13:30
Publisher DOI:	10.1016/j.appet.2013.07.014
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Effort, Consumption volume, Food intake, Consumer behavior
ARBOR DOI:	10.24451/arbor.11682
URI:	https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/11682