Brain ”reward” response to eating | What’s The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special
A "comfort eater" is shown an MRI of her brain during an experiment, proving her reward centre is significantly heightened when offered an unhealthy treat.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 6'30''
- Broadcast year: 2015
Curriculum Connection
- Health & Social Care | Nutritional Health | Examine factors affecting dietary intake and nutritional health
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: What's The Right Diet For You? A Horizon Special
- Episode: 2
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