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flag More buffet choices increase calorie intake, especially from unhealthy foods, a Penn State study found.

flag A Penn State study using virtual reality found that increased food variety at buffets leads people to consume more calories, especially from high-calorie foods, with participants selecting nearly 75% more calories when 27 options were available versus nine. flag Despite a natural limit on total food weight, the proportion of unhealthy foods rose with more choices. flag Conscientious individuals were better at resisting overeating. flag The findings suggest that food environments significantly influence eating habits and that redesigning them could help combat obesity and related health issues.

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