A new study reveals that during intense study periods female students are more likely to snack and eat junk food than male students.

550 students and mothers of students who were studying for the leaving cert, or a third level examination responded to a study about their eating habits during study time.

The study was carried out by Empathy Research as part of the research for the website www.brainfood.ie which was launched today.

Consultant dietician and nutritionist Aoife Kirwin talks about the research.

 

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