apparently hyperbolic discounting that is fully consistent with rational behavior. We construct an experiment to test our … health. Our results show that discount functions are quasi-hyperbolic in shape, and that obesity and drinking are positively … related to the discount rate. Anti-obesity policy, therefore, would be best directed to informing individuals as to the long …

generate revenue that governments can use to address the obesity-caused health and economic burden. Two beverage demand systems …

While there is increasing interest in reducing obesity, relatively few of these efforts focus on rural communities. A … multi-tiered model to reduce obesity risk factors was developed and implemented to change food behavior and health awareness … increase in, a) obesity as cancer risk awareness and b) food nutrition awareness. Also, increased food nutrition awareness …

Poor diets and rising obesity rates among Americans have persisted despite increased awareness and publicity regarding …

poor nutrition among low-income adults, infants, and children in the United States. Higher rates of obesity among the …

obesity in urban food markets. Our empirical model combined georeferenced micro data on access to fast food restaurants and …