Eating Behavior & Body Image – A Psychological Perspective on Nutrition

Categories: Nutrition

About Course

This lecture explores the mental and emotional side of eating, including how thoughts, feelings, and social influences shape our relationship with food. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of disordered eating behaviors, body image struggles, and how to build a healthier, more compassionate mindset around eating.

What Will You Learn?

  • Eating Behavior Psychology: Understand how emotions, stress, and environment influence eating habits and cravings.
  • Body Image & Self-Perception: Explore how body-checking, comparison, and avoidance can negatively impact body image and self-worth.
  • Disordered Eating Patterns: Identify signs of problematic behaviors like binge eating, restriction, and emotional eating.
  • The Role of Dieting History: Learn how chronic dieting can affect metabolism, mood, and long-term eating behavior.
  • More on set Point Theory: Discover why the body resists weight loss and how it maintains a “set weight” range.
  • CBT-E Tools: Get introduced to cognitive-behavioral techniques for improving eating patterns and body image.
  • Self-Compassion & Food: Explore how kindness toward yourself can improve your relationship with food and body.
  • Nutritional Psychiatry: Learn how nutrition can support mental health and emotional balance.

Course Content

Eating Behavior & Body Image – A Psychological Perspective on Nutrition

  • Lesson: Eating Behaviour
    02:02:48
  • Quiz: Eating Behaviour

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