The Psychology of Dieting
$18.55
- Paperback
122 pages
- Release Date
15 March 2018
Summary
Why do some of us become overweight? Why is it so difficult to lose weight? How can we adopt healthy attitudes towards food?
The Psychology of Dieting takes a broad and balanced view of the causes of weight gain and the challenges involved in dieting. Exploring the cognitive, emotional and social triggers which lead us to make poor decisions around food, the book considers what it means to diet well. By understanding our psychological selves, the book shows how we can change our unhe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781138501256 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1138501255 |
| Author: | Jane Ogden |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 122 |
| Release Date: | 15 March 2018 |
| Weight: | 154g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
| Series: | The Psychology of Everything |
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Critics Review
‘In order to lose weight successfully it is vital to understand our behaviour towards food. This book explores the psychological aspects of why we eat in the way that we do. It is ideal for anyone wishing to lose weight long term and will be useful to read before starting on any dietary plan. The content is all based on evidence and will be of particular help to healthcare professionals embarking on a career in weight management.’ – Lindsey Allan, Macmillan Oncology Dietitian, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Royal Surrey County Hospital
About The Author
Jane Ogden
Jane Ogden is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Surrey, UK. She has been involved in research and writing about eating behaviour and weight management for nearly 30 years and is a frequent contributor to the media for magazines, radio and TV.
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