Power Of Imagination May Help Dieters

American Voices • Science & Technology • ISSUE 47•03 • Jan 17, 2011

A study by Carnegie Mellon researchers showed that when subjects spent time imagining they were eating a particular kind of candy, they ate less of that candy than did control groups. What do you think?

“I'm not sure I follow you. Where's the candy?" ”
Al Gibbs –
Systems Analyst
“That sounds easier than me using my powers of eating less and exercising." ”
Tina Avila –
Water Quality Tester
“How does one go about gaining admittance to this delicious ‘control group’?"”
Norbert Bacich –
Mixer

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