Found: Simple step to outsmart overeating

Everyone knows snacking in front of the TV is bad for the waistline, and now researchers reporting in Appetite know why. When the brain is focused on an engaging task like watching a gripping show, it filters out some of the sensory cues linked to satiety. Indeed, study participants engaged in a less-demanding task ate 45% fewer chips than those involved in a mentally engaging task. The fix: individual snack packs.