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The psychology of eating, from healthy to disordered behavior, Jane Ogden

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

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The psychology of eating

Jane Ogden

from healthy to disordered behavior

Why do we eat what we eat? Why do so many people diet? Why are food and weight the center of so many problems? The Psychology of Eating presents a lively and detailed overview of this broad field. Integrating psychological knowledge with insights from a variety of disciplines including sociology and medicine, this book explores a wide range of eating-related behavior, including the nature of a healthy diet, weight concern, and the causes and treatment of obesity and eating disorders. Written in an accessible manner, The Psychology of Eating is an essential guide for general readers, students, teachers, and researchers who wish to expand their understanding of eating-related behavior

Acknowledgments. Foreword. I. Introduction: The Aim of This Book. The Focus of This Book. The Structure of This Book. Further Reading. 2. Healthy Eating: What is Healthy Eating? The Role of Diet in Contributing to Illness. The Role of Diet in Treating Illness. Who Has a Healthy Diet? Conclusion. 3. Food Choice: Development Models of Food Choice. Cognitive Models of Food Choice. Psycho Physiological Models of Food Choice. Conclusion. 4. The Meaning of Food: Food Classification Systems. Food as a Statement of the Self. Food as a Social Interaction. Food as Cultural Identity. Conclusion. 5. The Meaning of Size: Media Representations. The Meaning of Sex. The Meaning of Size. Conclusion. 6. Body Dissatisfaction: What is Body Dissatisfaction? How Is It Measured? Who is Dissatisfied With Their Body? Causes of Body Dissatisfaction. Consequences of Body Dissatisfaction. Conclusion. 7. Dieting: A History of Dieting. The Dieting Industry. What Is Dieting? Dieting and Overeating. The Consequences of Dieting. Problems with Restraint Theory. Conclusion. 8. Obesity: What Is Obesity? How Common is Obesity? What are the Consequences of Obesity? What are the Causes of Obesity? Conclusion. 9. Obesity Treatment: Dietary Interventions. Should Obesity Be Treated at All? The Treatment Alternatives. The Success Stories. Preventing Obesity. Conclusion. 10. Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa. What Are the Consequences of Anorexia Nervosa? Bulimia Nervosa. What Are the Consequences of Bulimia Nervosa? Causes of Eating Disorders. Conclusion. 11. Treating Eating Disorders: Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Family Therapy. Inpatient Treatment. An Integrated Approach to Treatment. An Integrated Model of Diet. A Summary of the Literature on Diet. Common Themes Aross the Literature on Eating Behavior. An Integrated Model of Diet. Conclusion. References. Index