Penn State researchers wanted to find out exactly how emotions drive eating behaviors.
March 17/State College, Pa./Penn State News -- Many women will admit they are emotional eaters, but Penn State researchers wanted to find out exactly how emotions drive eating behaviors. In a press release, investigators describe a study showing unhealthy foods can lead to worsening mood.
Kristin Heron, research associate at the Survey Research Center, explains the finding showed women who engage in disordered eating behaviors from bad mood reported they felt worse after making unhealthy food choices.