According to a new study, watching sporting events It’s as if we played sports ourselves It makes us hungry. The study examined people’s sugar consumption based on the broadcasts they watched. The results were quite interesting. Accordingly, watching sports matches causes higher sugar consumption. As watching sports becomes easier, consumption also increases.

In the first study carried out in the laboratory of the Grenoble Ecole de Management 112 students participated in the test. Half of the students, divided into two groups, watched sports competitions, while the remaining half watched a production that did not involve physical activity. He then gave the students 70 grams of candies to rate and asked them to rate them. It was observed that students who watched sports videos consumed more sugar.

Men consume even more sugar

Another point that draws attention in the research is male students They consumed more sugar than female students. So much so that this apparent difference in sugar consumption is causing researchers to question the reasons for their results. Therefore, the researchers conducted a second study by excluding male participants.

The study, in which women took part, investigated which type of exercise increased sugar consumption. Videos of sports such as athletics, gymnastics, baseball, rugby and rock climbing were used. Then the students tried the candies. People who watch easy sports are average 30.1 grams The consumption of those who watch difficult sports while consuming sugar is up to 18 grams fell.

According to researchers, the reason for this situation the feeling of achieving goals descended from. People who believe they have achieved their goals act more freely by giving themselves rewards. That is why, as sports competitions become easier, people feel this more and consume more confectionery.