100-cal snack packs

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Registered: 09-04-2008
100-cal snack packs
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Fri, 09-05-2008 - 12:32pm

Hi, everyone--I wrote this week about research on the dangers of 100-calorie snacks packs, especially for dieters.Two different studies show that people tend to overconsume when snacks come in smaller packages: "Larger packages trigger more deliberation before consumption and conscious efforts to avoid overeating. Conversely, small packages are deemed innocent pleasures, so that people are unaware when they overindulge with the packages."

Chronic dieters tend to consume more of these foods than they would of regular foods. I can vouch for that. Although I wouldn’t call myself a “chronic dieter,” I could easily go through a bag of sugar-free mini Reese’s in a day, which comes out to about 350 calories. That’s more calories than a regular-sized package of Reese’s cups—but those would never last all day, and I like to spread out my chocolate fixes!

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Registered: 02-27-2001
Fri, 09-05-2008 - 8:00pm
I can see your point but for me it is the opposite.
Nancy

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Registered: 09-04-2008
Fri, 09-05-2008 - 8:07pm
No, I'm with you on this (other than the Reese's weakness). That's why I almost never buy bags of chips--if they're around, I'm into them, and I'm definitely not measuring out a serving. I'll just eat them mindlessly.
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Registered: 01-03-2001
Sat, 09-06-2008 - 6:28am

I stay away from those packs because they

Miss P