Eating behavior and obesity : behavioral economics strategies for health professionals /

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Obesity is one of the most pressing health issues affecting our country. This unique volume is the first to apply behavioral economics-the integration of psychological and economic knowledge-to the study of eating behavior. The text demonstrates how this discipline can be used to understand why it s...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Heshmat, Shahram
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Springer Pub. Co., 2011.
Subjects:
Eating disorders.
Decision making > Psychological aspects.
Decision making.
Obesity.
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Feeding Behavior > psychology
Decision Making
Obesity
Socioeconomic Factors
Troubles du comportement alimentaire.
Prise de décision > Aspect psychologique.
Prise de décision.
Obésité.
decision making.
SELF-HELP > Eating Disorders.
PSYCHOLOGY > Psychopathology > Eating Disorders.
Decision making
Decision making > Psychological aspects
Eating disorders
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Behavioral economics and eating decisions
  • Explaining eating behavior
  • Basic economics : a primer
  • An economic perspective on eating behavior
  • Socioeconomic disparities in health and obesity
  • Decision making over time
  • How we make decisions : the role of emotion
  • Food addiction and obesity
  • Overeating and decision-making deficits
  • Why dieters relapse
  • Using self-control strategies to promote healthier food choices
  • Policy implications and conclusion.

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