Buffets and obesity.
Buffets are the "perfect" environment for facilitating excessive energy intake. Customers at buffets often eat considerably more food than is the usual case at regular restaurants. However, extremely little research has been conducted on the relationship between buffets, energy intake, and weight gain. Research studies are therefore needed that investigate whether buffets do indeed contribute to excessive food intake and thence obesity.
Norman J
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Temple
Behdin
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Nowrouzi
D002149:Energy Intake; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D006963:Hyperphagia / Q000209:etiology*; D009765:Obesity / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012147:Restaurants; D012307:Risk Factors; D015430:Weight Gain