I Eat When I'm Sad: Food and Feelings (Kids & Obesity)

Explores the connection between what people eat and their emotions. "When you feel sad, do you reach for the cookie jar? If you're bored, do you munch on potato chips? If you're worried, do you make yourself feel better with a bowl of ice cream? Lots of people turn to food to help them cope with their feelings. The problem with that, though, is that when we eat too much, we gain weight. Around the world, more people are overweight than ever before. It's a big health problem. And that's one reason you should be sure you're eating because you're truly hungry--not because you're sad! Contents Introduction: For the Teachers Chapter 1. I Hate My Body! Chapter 2. What Makes People Fat? The Inside Story Chapter 3. What Makes People Fat? The Outside Story Chapter 4. Loving Your Body Read More About It Find Out More on the Internet Index Picture Credits About the Author An exploration of the connection between emotions and eating that discusses problems associated with compulsive eating, healthy ways to cope with feelings, and the importance of diet and exercise Teaches that it is important to deal with boredom and sadness rather than eating to avoid emotions.