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Cognition and Eating Behaviour

In this video, Nanette Stroebele-Benschop discusses how cognitions, thoughts and attitudes can affect our eating behaviours.

In this video, Prof. Nanette Stroebele-Benschop explores how cognitions, thoughts and attitudes can affect our eating behaviours.

Prof. Nanette Stroebele-Benschop uses the example of pretzels in Germany to indicate that your parental, and cultural upbringing, will shape your thinking in what is an appropriate or suitable meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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