Are You Obese Because You Sit Near The Buffet, Or Vise Versa?

A study published in the journal Obesity found that people's dining behaviors reflect their weight. Looking at diners at a Chinese buffet, researchers found that heavier people sat an average of 16 feet closer, and were more likely to forgo chopsticks, than thinner patrons. Additionally, the study found that normal weight people were 22% more likely to sit at a booth than those who were overweight, and 71% of normal weight consumers were found to browse the buffet before eating, whereas only 33% of the overweight did so. So, does this mean if you are mindful of where you sit and the utensils you use and think before you dive in, you'll automatically be skinny? No, but thinking and acting like a thin person can change your eating behaviors. Something to keep in mind next time you head to the local China Gardens Restaurant.