Snacks In Small Packages May Lead To Overeating
Friday, August 22, 2008 - 21:28
in Mathematics & Economics
Tempting treats are being offered in small package sizes these days, presumably to help consumers reduce portion sizes. Yet new research found that people actually consume more high-calorie snacks when they are in small packages than large ones. And smaller packages make people more likely to give in to temptation in the first place.