Traffic could be driving bad food decisions, new study finds A recent study revealed that traffic delays, especially unexpected ones, could have a surprising impact on our health.
The study, which focused on Los Angeles County, notorious for its traffic conditions, found that a 30 second-per-mile delay could increase fast food visits by 1%.
The study also noted that when fast food visits peaked during traffic times, grocery store visits decreased.
The research team suggests alternatives such as increasing remote work opportunities or flexible hours to avoid rush hour, and making healthy food options as readily available as fast food.
Their study involved analysing Los Angeles County highway traffic patterns and concurrent mobile searches for fast food, revealing a 24-hour cyclical pattern.
