Emotional eating
Emotional Eating
Emotional eating (pronunciation: /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl ˈiːtɪŋ/) is a term used to describe the act of consuming food in response to emotional states, rather than physical hunger.
Etymology
The term "emotional eating" is derived from the English words "emotion" and "eating". The concept is believed to have originated in the field of Psychology during the 20th century, as researchers began to explore the complex relationship between emotions and eating behaviors.
Definition
Emotional eating is characterized by the consumption of food - often high in calories and fat - in response to negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, or sadness. It is considered a maladaptive coping strategy and is often associated with conditions such as Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity.
Related Terms
- Stress Eating: A similar concept to emotional eating, stress eating refers specifically to the consumption of food in response to feelings of stress.
- Comfort Food: Food that provides consolation or a feeling of well-being, typically associated with childhood or home cooking.
- Mindful Eating: A practice that involves paying full attention to the experience of eating and drinking, both inside and outside the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emotional eating
- Wikipedia's article - Emotional eating
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