A CSIRO survey of almost 2,000 Australians saw 55 per cent of participants report eating more when feeling depressed, and 46 per cent report eating less when feeling happy.
The analysis found males were more likely to be tempted by beer or processed meats, while females were more likely to want savoury crackers, cakes and muffins.
A CSIRO survey of almost 2,000 Australians showed 76 per cent ate more when bored, and 55 per cent ate more when feeling depressed. Almost all participants indicated they were tempted by foods that can be unhealthy in large amounts, with a third of them agreeing eating tempting foods was something they did automatically.
For Emma Hewison, creating healthier eating habits was challenging with a desk job she where she would regularly snack. "For me, it's getting home after a long day at work and feeling like I want to reward myself, my go-to food … was cheese," she said.
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