5. "Health halos" make you eat more
If you pack in more calories at a so-called healthy fast-food chain than you do at your local Burger King, you're not a dupe: New research finds the "health halos" of some restaurants prompt consumers to treat themselves to higher-calorie side dishes, drinks, or desserts. The research found that many people also tend to underestimate by 35% just how many calories healthy restaurant foods contain, making them eat 131% more.
24 Dec 2008
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