How Childhood Socioeconomic Status Impacts Adult Food Preference: The Mediating Role of Stress and Trait Appetite

Prior research has shown that adults who were raised in a low socioeconomic status (SES) environment are more likely to desire energy-dense foods. Research has also shown a positive correlation between current stress levels and the desire for energy-dense foods. We hypothesized that stress and <i...

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Main Authors: Jim B. Swaffield, Qi Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/12/7/202