Significant others can make or break dietary changes

Our partners or family members can have a big effect on whether we stick to a change of eating habits.

Canadian researchers found people making dietary changes, often after advice from their doctor, felt undermined by a partner eating ‘junk foods’ in front of them or offering them ‘problem’ foods without thinking. They also found many significant others were supportive of dietary changes and saw their participation in the process as an extension of a supportive relationship.

Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, March-April 2008