the journal Nutrients has found December to be the month where Aussies consume the most foods and beverages."} 4f:{"type":"p","text":"Researchers from the University of South Australia analysed the seasonal dietary patterns of 358 Australian adults between 2019 to 2021."} 50:{"type":"p","text":"It found that total energy intake (carbohydrates, fats, and alcohols) was higher in summer than in autumn, winter, and spring. Fruit intake was also higher in summer."} 51:{"type":"p","text":"Most discretionary foods such as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and savoury and sweet foods also peaked in December."} 52:{"type":"p","text":"While a separate study found that people eat less when the weather in hot, and more when the weather is cold, the researchers found the peak in consumption during summer bucked this trend."} 53:{"type":"p","text":"Instead, peak food and beverage consumption seen in December are likely due to the increased frequency of social gatherings during the holiday period, and that enjoying a special occasion is the most common reason for unhealthy snacking."} 55:T426,Meanwhile, researchers noted dietary patterns vary across the Northern hemisphere. Some studies have found energy intake is higher in winter in Spanish men, Japanese women, and U.S. women. But other studies show no seasonal differences in diet for adults from the Netherlands,

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