Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 30, 2025
04:48
Control of Eating Behavior Using a Novel Feedback System
Published on: May 8, 2018
11.3K
Motivating Pulse-Centric Eating Patterns to Benefit Human and Environmental Well-Being
Chelsea Didinger1, Henry Thompson2
1Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
Nutrients
|November 18, 2020
Summary
Pulses offer significant human and environmental health benefits, are affordable, and versatile. Addressing consumer concerns about preparation and discomfort can increase pulse consumption for better public and planetary health.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Environmental Science
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Pulses (legumes like lentils, beans, chickpeas, peas) provide numerous health and environmental benefits.
- Consumer interest in plant-based diets and the COVID-19 pandemic increased pulse purchasing.
- Hesitancy to consume pulses stems from concerns about abdominal discomfort and preparation knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To leverage increased consumer interest in pulses.
- To address barriers to regular pulse consumption.
- To promote public and environmental health through increased pulse intake.
Main Methods:
- Application of the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model.
- Identifying key motivators for behavior change.
- Focusing on culinary versatility, sustainability, and healthfulness of pulses.
Main Results:
- Knowledge alone does not drive dietary behavior change.
- Motivation is essential for adopting new eating habits.
- Addressing barriers and highlighting benefits can mitigate hesitancy.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizing culinary versatility, sustainability, and healthfulness can motivate consumers.
- Outreach efforts should focus on overcoming perceived barriers to pulse consumption.
- Increased pulse consumption supports both public and environmental well-being.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Regulation of Pulse
1.9K
Pulse regulation involves physiological mechanisms that ensure adequate blood flow throughout the body. The heartbeat, regulated by the autonomic nervous system, is influenced by hormonal balance, physical activity, and emotional state.
1.9K
01:30Regulation of Food Intake
1.9K
Short-term regulation of food intake primarily involves neural signals from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, blood nutrient levels, and GI tract hormones. Communication between the gut and brain via vagal nerve fibers plays a significant role in evaluating the contents of the gut. Clinical studies have shown that protein ingestion produces a more prolonged response in these nerve fibers compared to an equivalent amount of glucose. Additionally, the activation of stretch receptors caused by GI...
1.9K
01:19Energy Balance
819
The human body gets energy from the three macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Energy is released when the chemical bonds in the organic compounds present in the food are broken down. The energy content of food is measured in kilocalories (kcal), defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. This value is determined by measuring the temperature change of the water surrounding a calorimeter after the complete...
819
01:27Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition
491
Parenteral Nutrition (PN) delivers essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. It is commonly used for individuals with severe digestive disorders or conditions that prevent normal nutrient absorption.
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
491
01:16Pulse
1.7K
When the heart pumps blood out, arterial elastic fibers play a crucial role in sustaining a high-pressure gradient. They expand to accommodate the received blood and then recoil - a process known as the pulse that can be either manually palpated or electronically quantified. Despite a reduction in its effect with increased distance from the heart, elements of the pulse's systolic and diastolic components persist, observable even at the arteriole level.
The pulse serves as a clinical...
The pulse serves as a clinical...
1.7K
01:05Pulse
3.2K
The pulse is one of the most fundamental physiological indicators of the body's cardiovascular health. It is the rhythmic expansion and contraction of the arterial walls in response to the pressure generated by the heart's pumping action.
Pulse Rate and its Significance
Pulse rate, often measured in beats per minute (bpm), reflects the heart rate (HR), which is influenced by numerous factors such as stress, physical activity, and hormonal changes. A normal resting adult pulse rate falls...
Pulse Rate and its Significance
Pulse rate, often measured in beats per minute (bpm), reflects the heart rate (HR), which is influenced by numerous factors such as stress, physical activity, and hormonal changes. A normal resting adult pulse rate falls...
3.2K