Study finds hunger directs attention to tasty but unhealthy foods, leading to poor dietary choices. Participants, in hungry vs. satiated states, showed increased focus on taste and ignored nutritional info. This behavior, driven by evolutionary adaptations, contributes to rising obesity rates. Effective interventions must enhance visibility of health information to counteract hunger's impact on food decisions.
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