The study found that people are likely to serve more and eat more unhealthy food and less healthy food when eating with or near someone who is overweight. The finding supports a theory that when eating with or near an overweight person, you may be less likely to adhere to your own health goals. "This finding emphasizes the importance of pre-committing to meal choices before entering the restaurant," said lead author Mitsuru Shimizu, assistant professor of psychology at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville who conducted the study with Brian Wansink, PhD director of Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab.
The researchers recruited 82 undergraduate college students to eat a spaghetti and salad lunch. They also enlisted an actress to wear a prosthesis that added 50 pounds to her normally average weight.
The research found that people may serve and eat larger portions of unhealthy foods when eating with an overweight person because they are less in tune with their own health goals.
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