Research suggests that the best way to cope with a food craving might be to
A)give in and eat the food your craving.
B)try to ignore the craving.
C)imagine the sight and smell of the food.
D)condition yourself to associate food with pain.

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Imagining the sight and smell of the food can activate the same pleasure centers in the brain that are activated when actually consuming the food. This can help satisfy the craving without actually consuming the food and potentially overeating. Giving in to the craving (A) can lead to overeating and unhealthy habits, while trying to ignore the craving (B) may only increase the desire for the food. Conditioning oneself to associate food with pain (D) is not a healthy or effective coping mechanism.

Research Suggests That the Best Way to Cope with a Food