Robert Mayer Lecture in Heilbronn: What truly drives our eating behavior
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Why do we eat what we eat? An evening on nutritional psychology in Heilbronn
Our eating behavior does not arise solely from hunger. Emotions, upbringing, habits, and the dynamics of everyday life influence what ends up on our plate. At the Robert Mayer Lecture on November 17, 2026, experimenta Heilbronn invites you to an understandable and scientifically sound lecture on the psychology of eating.
When feelings influence the menu
Dr. Laura König, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Vienna, focuses her research on the eating behavior of healthy people. In her lecture, she illustrates the psychological processes behind everyday dietary decisions and explains why good intentions alone are often not enough.
Research, smartphone apps, and deceptively realistic food replicas
The speaker provides insights into current nutritional psychological studies. Smartphone apps play a role as well as deceptively realistic food replicas. The evening connects scientific findings with concrete examples from everyday life and makes research immediately comprehensible.
Small tricks for healthier decisions
The focus is also on simple psychological strategies that can support a more balanced diet. The event is aimed at anyone who wants to better understand their own eating behavior and take practical impulses for conscious decisions home.
Science Dome as an inspiring event location
The Science Dome of experimenta creates a fitting framework for the Robert Mayer Lecture with its unique atmosphere. After the lecture and the Q&A session, there will be an opportunity to exchange ideas in the foyer over snacks and drinks. The event lasts about one and a half hours, including the Q&A session.
Conclusion: Science that leads to your own plate
The Robert Mayer Lecture connects health psychology, nutritional research, and personal everyday experience. Visitors can expect an informative evening with surprising perspectives on routines, temptations, and healthy eating. Anyone who wants to understand why we eat what we eat will experience this lecture best live in the Science Dome.
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