Stubborn as a mule
Cognitive bias where we depend too heavily on a particular piece of initial information when making decisions and judgements.
Hint: Redwood tree
Anchoring
A very strong type of research study that utilizes the statistical combination of results from two or more separate studies.
Meta-analysis
A nonjudgmental awareness of physical and emotional sensations associated with eating and food.
Health care (will also accept health insurance or Medicaid).
KFC
Individuals continue a behavior or endeavor as a result of previously invested resources (time, money or effort).
Hint: Printing press
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Every published research manuscript begins with this section. A short summary of the paper, usually about a paragraph, that highlights the key aspects of the study.
Abstract
An unhealthy obsession with healthy eating.
Orthorexia
Cognitive bias wherein a person overestimates their own qualities and abilities, inrelation to the same qualities and abilities of other people
Illusory superiority
Eat fresh
Subway
We have a tendency to resist accepting new evidence that conflicts with our core beliefs AND become more convinced of our previous beliefs.
Backfire Effect
A type of research where investigators analyze subjects in their natural setting without intervention. It is used to identify correlations rather than establishing direct cause-and-effect relationships.
Observational
Chronic stress increases levels of this hormone. It promotes fat storage - particularly dangerous visceral fat.
Cortisol
System 1 (automatic) primarily utilizes this part of the brain - a group of interconnected structures that help regulate emotions and behavior.
Limbic system
Pizza! Pizza!
Little Caesars
Along with anchoring and the backfire effect, this cognitive bias also relates our tendency to rely on our preconceived notions and, as such, struggle to change our minds.
Confirmation bias
Criteria to evaluate if an observed association between an exposure and an outcome is likely causal, rather than just a correlation.
Bradford Hill Criteria
A psychological theory suggesting that willpower and self-control are limited resources that run out, like a muscle becoming fatigued after intense use. It explains why I am more likely to get ice cream after a hard day at work.
Ego depletion
This diet emphasizes eating fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, olive oil and flavorful herbs and spices, fish and seafood, at least a couple of times a week, and poultry, eggs, cheese and yogurt in moderation, while saving sweets and red meat for special occasions. Top it off with a splash of red wine if you want, and remember to stay physically active and you're set.
Mediterranean
When you're here, you're family
Olive Garden
While we might believe that being presented with multiple options actually makes it easier to choose one that we are happy with, having an abundance of options actually requires more effort to make a decision and can leave us feeling unsatisfied with our choice.
Paradox of Chioce
This "relationship" describes how the magnitude of a biological effect changes as the level of exposure changes.
For example, someone who smokes 10 cigarettes/day has a greater risk of lung cancer than someone who smokes 5 cigarettes/day.
Dose-response relationship
A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development randomized social experiment. It tested whether providing housing vouchers to low-income families in high-poverty ares could improve their lives by enabling moves to lower-poverty areas. Interestingly, it found modest but potentially important improvements in BMI and risk of T2 diabetes.
Moving to Opportunity
Specific, geographically defined regions around the world where residents consistently live exceptionally long, healthy lives, often exceeding 100 years of age.
Blue Zones
Come hungry, leave happy
IHOP