Temperament, Activity and Weight Gain: a Perspective from the ‘Food Matrix’ Podcast

A calmer temperament and everyday activity

According to the authors of the publication, people with a more measured temperament may fuss and move less, using energy more sparingly. In this context, with their usual diet, excess calories may be stored ‘for later’.

The authors also note that more active people tend to make more spontaneous movements and have greater day-to-day mobility, which is generally associated with higher energy expenditure.

Factors mentioned besides personality

The publication stresses that weight gain should not be linked to personality alone. Other factors named include diet, sleep, stress, sex hormones and thyroid function.

The authors also note that the mind and body influence one another.

The ‘Food Matrix’ podcast

The relationship between the mind, the body and eating behaviour is discussed in the ‘Food Matrix’ podcast with Dr Pervushkin and Irina Sorokina.