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Highly Palatable Foods/Hyper-Palatable Foods (HPFs)

Highly palatable foods are characterized by being high in fat, sodium, simple sugars, and carbohydrates. This term has recently been operationalized within research to…

Hippocampal-dependent Learning and Memory (HDLM)

Hippocampal-dependent learning and memory (HDLM) refers to the process of acquiring and retaining information that relies on the proper functioning of the hippocampus. This…

Hippocampus/Hippocampal/Hippocampal Complex

The hippocampus is the neuroanatomic structure of the limbic system that is thought to be involved in consolidating learning. It is so named because…

Habitual Intake

Habitual intake refers to the regular and continuous intake of a food or substance instead of occasional intake. ‘Occasional’ intake is defined as having…

Habit Loop

The habit loop is a psychological concept that describes the cyclical process through which individuals form and reinforce habits. It consists of three main…

Gut

A short-hand way of referring to the gastrointestinal system. In this course, this term most commonly refers to the large intestine and the microbiota…

Study Finds Link Between Healthy Diet with Less Sugar and Younger Biological Age

Dietary Changes May Treat Obesity by Giving Mitochondria a Boost

College Students Who Exercise and Eat Healthy Tend to Have Less Anxiety

Where Do Food Cravings Come from – And Can We Stop Them?

WHO Advises Not to Use Non-Sugar Sweeteners for Weight Control in Newly Released Guideline

Study: Moms, Caregivers in Homes with Food Insecurity Need Mental-Health Supports