Beware of toxic TikTok #fitspo videos
As the Federal government considers banning social media for children, Flinders University researchers warn that TikTok ‘fitspiration’ videos reinforce harmful gendered body ideals and often propagate […]
I’ll have what she’s having!
New research from Flinders University has revealed that feeling a sense of belonging to a social group can have a significant impact on our food choices, […]
Embracing body image in motherhood
The changes of motherhood can make women vulnerable to negative body image, but experts at Flinders University are encouraging women to embrace body image interventions to […]
Mothers’ role in body image
Experts have warned that ‘fat talk’ by mothers can unwittingly create problems for their daughter’s body satisfaction and even cause future disordered eating. Flinders University psychology […]
Size matters when ordering food online
What effect does verbal size descriptors have on portion size selections when people order their meals online? Quite a lot – and some cues can prompt […]
Instagram pictures don’t influence drink choices
Subtle placement of healthy beverages in Instagram photos is not effective at influencing Australians towards consuming nutritious drinks in the fight against the negative health impacts […]
Online menus should put healthy food first
Women who see healthy food at the top of an online menu are 30 to 40 percent more likely to order it, a Flinders University study […]
Junkfood brings pandemic stress ‘relief’
Beware of those snack attacks. A new study in Appetite has confirmed the small luxuries, from sweets and chocolate to salty treats, have helped to lift […]
Soft drink adverts tap most vulnerable
What keeps consumers hooked on high sugar soft drink? Advertising, of course. But why are some consumers more adept at ignoring these cues than others? A […]