A disappointed supporter ... eats more fat

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Friday 27 June 2014

After a defeat the supporter "drowns" his grief in fatty products, rather than consume fruits and vegetables.

Depending on whether your favorite team wins or loses, you will eat more or less fat.

Pierre Chandon, a marketing professor at INSEAD (European Institute of Business Administration) is the author of a study measuring the effects of sports outcomes on the nutrition of supporters.

The study involved several hundred Americans, after the success or defeat of their team of NFL (American Football league) Local. After the game, the consumption of saturated fatty acids for the total population increases on average by +16% after a loss and decreases by -9% after a victory. For sports fans fat intake climbed by +28% after a defeat and decreased by -16% after a victory.

Overall levels of calorie meals are increased by +10% after a defeat and retreat -5% after a victory. Clearly, says Pierre Chandon, "after a defeat, we eat more and wrong. After a win, you eat less and better. "

source : terra eco info