%0 Journal Article
%T Cognitive and Emotional Influences on Eating Behaviour: A Qualitative Perspective
%A Helena Wehling
%A Joanne M Lusher
%J Archive of "Nutrition and Metabolic Insights".
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1178638819855936
%X Considering that individuals who are within a healthy weight range may experience different thoughts about food to those who are already overweight or obese triggers the need to understand the nature, challenges, and coping strategies of food-related thinking styles in this population in relation to those who are either overweight or obese. Analysis of 6 semi-structured qualitative interviews with individuals who are either at risk of being overweight (body mass index [BMI]£¿=£¿23-24.99), or above a healthy weight (BMI£¿£¿£¿25), revealed 3 overarching themes: (1) Why am I all about food? (2) Jekyll and Hyde, and (3) Emotional attachment to food. These findings highlighted a link between dieting and negative thinking, which foster unhealthy eating patterns. Therefore, intuitive eating may offer a useful alternative to re-establish a healthier relationship with food
%K Eating
%K Attitudes
%K Food-related cognitions
%K Qualitative
%K Emotional Influences
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6647198/