The psychology of eating : from healthy to disordered behavior

The second edition of The Psychology of Eating: From Healthy to Disordered Behavior continues its detailed overview of the latest research relating to this broad field. While the book draws on sociology, psychiatry, and other related disciplines to explore the range of eating-related behaviors, its primary emphasis is on the psychology of eating, as viewed from a social, health, and clinical perspective. Topics addressed include the nature of a healthy diet, how we make choices around what to eat, dieting and body dissatisfaction, and the root causes and treatments of obesity, bulimia, and anorexia. Written in a lively and accessible manner, The Psychology of Eating offers deep insights into why we eat and it is an invaluable source of information for lay readers and professionals alike who wish to broaden their understanding of eating-related behavior. Content: 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? ; The impact of health concerns ; A note on measuring food intake -- Food Choice. Developmental models of food choice ; Cognitive models of food choice ; Psychophysiological models of food choice -- The Meaning of Food. Food classification systems ; Food as a statement of the self ; Food as social interaction ; Food as cultural identity ; Measuring beliefs about the meaning of food -- The Meaning of Size. Media representations ; The meaning of sex ; The meaning of size -- Body Dissatisfaction. What is body dissatisfaction? ; Who is dissatisfied? ; Causes of body dissatisfaction ; Consequences of body dissatisfaction -- Dieting. Putting dieting in context ; The dieting industry ; What is dieting? ; Dieting and overeating ; The consequences of dieting ; Problems with restraint theory -- Obesity. What is obesity? ; How common is obesity? ; What are the consequences of obesity? ; What are the causes of obesity? ; Physiological theories ; The obesogenic environment ; Problems with obesity research -- Obesity Treatment. Doctor's beliefs about obesity ; Dietary interventions ; Should obesity be treated at all? ; The treatment alternatives ; The success stories ; Preventing obesity -- Eating Disorders. Anorexia nervosa ; What are the consequences of anorexia nervosa? ; Bulimia nervosa ; What are the consequences of bulimia nervosa? ; Causes of eating disorders -- Treating Eating Disorders. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy ; Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) ; Family therapy ; Inpatient therapy ; An integrated approach to treatment -- An Integrated Model of Diet. A summary of the literature on diet ; Common themes across the literature on eating behavior. Abstract: Written in a lively and accessible manner, The Psychology of Eating offers deep insights into why we eat and is an invaluable source of information for lay readers and professionals alike who wish to broaden their understanding of eating-related behavior. Read more... In This New Edition Of Her Previous Book, The Author Integrates The Interdisciplinary Research Findings Into A Broad-based Framework. It Contains 62 Pages Of Scholarly References And Is A Resource For Those Who Work In The Field Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Particularly Those Who Work In Weight Loss, Obesity Treatment Or The Treatment Of Eating Disorders. It Also Provides Insight Into The Psychology Of Eating And An Understanding About Why We Eat What We Eat, And Why Many Have Eating Habits/behaviours That May Not Always Be Good For Their Health. Introduction -- Healthy Eating -- Food Choice -- The Meaning Of Food -- The Meaning Of Size -- Body Dissatisfaction -- Dieting -- Obesity -- Obesity Treatment -- Eating Disorders -- Treating Eating Disorders -- An Integrated Model Of Diet. Jane Ogden. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [288]-350) And Indexes. With its primary focus on the psychology of eating from a social, health, and clinical perspective, the second edition of The Psychology of Eating: From Healthy to Disordered Behavior presents an overview of the latest research into a wide range of eating-related behaviors Features the most up-to-date research relating to eating behavior Integrates psychological knowledge with several other disciplines Written in a lively, accessible style Supplemented with illustrations and maps to make literature more approachable Why do we eat what we eat? Why do so many people diet? Why are food and weight the center of so many problems? This book presents a lively and detailed overview of this broad field. Integrating psychological knowledge with insights froma variety of disciplines including sociology and medicine, the author 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 Obesity and overweight are on the increase, eating disorders are becoming more common, and many people diet to lose weight.