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Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 1/2009

01-12-2009 | Introduction

Decision Making in Eating Behavior: Interacting Perspectives from the Individual, Family, and Environment: An Introduction

Authors: Alexander J. Rothman, Ph.D., Ardyth H. Gillespie, Ph.D., Wendy L. Johnson-Askew, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D.

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Special Issue 1/2009

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Decision making about food choices and eating practices influence, in large measure, obesity and four of the ten leading causes of death [1]. Although a broad array of intervention strategies have been developed to alter people’s eating practices, eliciting effective change has proven to be difficult and results have frequently been disappointing. The emerging research on the mechanisms and influences involved in the complex process of decision making in eating behaviors shows promise for improving interventions as we add to the scientific understanding of how people make decisions about food choices and eating practices. …
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Metadata
Title
Decision Making in Eating Behavior: Interacting Perspectives from the Individual, Family, and Environment: An Introduction
Authors
Alexander J. Rothman, Ph.D.
Ardyth H. Gillespie, Ph.D.
Wendy L. Johnson-Askew, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D.
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue Special Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-009-9128-1

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