Filling up : the psychology of eating

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Label

Filling up : the psychology of eating

Title remainder

the psychology of eating

Statement of responsibility

Justine J. Reel

Creator

• Reel, Justine J

Author

• Reel, Justine J

Subject

• Eating disorders -- Social aspects
• Eating disorders -- Psychological aspects
• Eating disorders -- Social aspects
• Eating disorders -- Psychological aspects

Language

eng

Summary

"Filling Up: The Psychology of Eating" addresses a broad subject area that some may rarely think about but that actually encompasses topics relevant to all individuals, regardless of culture or ethnicity. Eating is often an emotionally charged event, and as such, it involves powerful feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Why are we driven to eat what we do and how we do, what are the current controversies and debates that surround the psychology of eating, and how are eating patterns outside of the United States different than ours and why? A new addition to the Psychology of Everyday Life series, this book provides a comprehensive examination of issues surrounding food and eating across the lifespan and around the globe. Many of the positive aspects of food, such as social bonding and continuance of ethnic identity and pride through food and family traditions, are highlighted, as are the serious negative aspects of eating, such as food-borne pathogens, unhealthy "trendy" diets, and the various health issues that result from over- or undereating. The book identifies and inspects numerous historical trends related to eating styles over time, including the history of fast food, the advent and booming popularity of food trucks, and food-based traditions like the wedding cake. Readers will benefit from scholarly essays that tackle interesting issues such as whether or not sugar addiction is real and the merits of a Paleo diet and that examine both sides of the debate and empower readers to reach their own informed opinions." -- Publisher description

Member of

• Psychology of everyday life

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

616.85/26

Index

index present

LC call number

RC552.E18

LC item number

R433 2017

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

The psychology of everyday life