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Obesity And Nutrient Consumption: A Rational Addiction? Author info | Abstract | Publisher info | Download info | Related research | Statistics Richards, Timothy
Patterson, Paul
Tegene, Abe
This study tests for a rational addiction to food nutrients as a potential explanation for the obesity epidemic. A random coefficients (mixed) logit model applied to household scanner data finds evidence of a strong, forward-looking addiction to carbohydrates. Consequently, price-based policies may be effective in controlling excessive nutrient intake.
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