A wide range of techniques have been evaluated and some show promise for use in weight management interventions .
OBJECTIVE This systematic review aim ed to ( a ) identify and categorize techniques used to modify or manage impulsive processes associated with unhealthy eating behavior , ( b ) describe the mechanisms targeted by such techniques , and ( c ) summarize available evidence on the effectiveness of these techniques .
Non-food odorants reduce chocolate cravings
The present study compared the relative effectiveness of simple , commercially available food and non-food olfactory tasks on  chocolate craving reduction .  Chocolate cravings were induced by a series of coloured photographs and 67 undergraduate women were asked to smell one of three odours ( green apple , jasmine , or water ) . The non-food odorant ( jasmine ) significantly reduced chocolate cravings relative to both the food and control odorants . Thus simple non-food odorants offer potential scope as a technique for curbing unwanted food cravings
A wide range of techniques have been evaluated and some show promise for use in weight management interventions .
OBJECTIVE This systematic review aim ed to ( a ) identify and categorize techniques used to modify or manage impulsive processes associated with unhealthy eating behavior , ( b ) describe the mechanisms targeted by such techniques , and ( c ) summarize available evidence on the effectiveness of these techniques .