Tag: Healthy eating psychology

According to the World Health Organization, an unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health. Yet, many people still find themselves struggling with the question, "Why do I not want to eat healthy?" The answer is rarely simple, involving a complex interplay of psychology, emotion, and biology.

According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, over 70% of adolescents in certain urban areas consume unhealthy food, citing taste and accessibility as primary factors. But what truly drives this widespread preference, and why do people eat junk food instead of healthy food even when they know it is bad for them?