A high BMI may be related to changes in brain activity

A high BMI may be related to changes in brain activity


The study shows the relationship between food choices and our brain




Body mass index (BMI) can be related to our food choice process. This is what is underlined Queens University researchin Ontario, according to a Newsweek report.

The researchers examined activity patterns in the brain to try to identify neurological differences in choosing what to eat.

The food choices of 123 patients were analyzed and they underwent MRI scans.

The researchers compared the participants’ brain activity patterns when they chose foods they would normally prefer, with the patterns that occurred when they were told to focus on healthy choices.

The study highlights that participants who had a greater ability to regulate their food choices needed smaller changes in their brain states to maintain their goals.

This type of behavior was mainly observed in audiences with a low BMI.

At the same time, patients with a high index needed greater changes in their brain activity to make healthier food choices.

Cod, snake?  Discover exotic ice cream flavors from around the world
Cod, snake? Discover exotic ice cream flavors from around the world

Source: Terra

You may also like