#Neuroscience #AdolescentHealth #SSB #fMRI #ABCDStudy #HealthEquity #BrainConnectivity #PublicHealth #DataScience

At a year-2 follow-up, average connectivity between the visual cortex and right caudate significantly predicted high SSB consumption.

There are big implications of this work for understanding adolescent health behaviors and improving equity in neuroimaging research!

and demographic factors predict sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake in youth.

They identified 58 functional brain connections linked to SSB intake.

👶💡 Takeaway: Helping kids tune into their fullness cues could be a powerful tool to reduce non-hunger-related eating and support healthier habits.

#ChildHealth #NutritionScience #SatietyCues #HealthyKids #FoodMotivation #ParentingTips #ObesityPrevention #BehavioralScience

Key insights: • Kids who “work” harder for food consume more 🍽️

• Satiety responsiveness (SR)—how well kids recognize fullness—plays a big role

• Low SR = more hedonic eating (snacking for pleasure, not hunger)

• High SR may buffer against overeating driven by food motivation

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#BariatricSurgery #PublicHealth #AddictionScience #ObesityTreatment #HealthPromotion #AUD #SleeveGastrectomy #RYGB #ClinicalResearch

Targeted interventions to support long-term recovery

As we continue to advance obesity treatment, it's critical to consider the broader behavioral and physiological impacts of these procedures.

These insights underscore the importance of pre-surgical counseling and post-operative monitoring. Understanding these mechanisms could lead to:

Better prediction of AUD risk

Development of safer surgical techniques

Addiction transfer: Reduced food intake may shift addictive behaviors toward alcohol.

Enhanced alcohol absorption: Post-surgical changes may accelerate alcohol absorption, intensifying its effects.

Despite anatomical differences between SG and RYGB, both surgeries are linked to similar increases in alcohol consumption. The mechanisms remain unclear, but two leading theories include:

Which of “The Big Three” do you think has the biggest impact on your eating habits? Let's discuss!
#NutritionScience #ObesityPrevention #BehavioralHealth #FoodEnvironment #HealthPromotion #SSIB #SSIB2015

🔍 Dive into the science behind how food properties influence behavior—and how we can use this knowledge to support public health.

Among them, energy density plays the most dominant role—small changes can lead to big shifts in intake and weight over time.
Understanding these factors helps us design smarter strategies for weight management and healthier eating environments.

#2037.

Of course, we hope to see everyone on 3027 as well, but we totally understand if you’re not ready to commit just yet...🤣😆