14.1 Tuning in to Your Eating Patterns
Eating nutritiously starts with building an awareness around the reasons behind why and when we eat. Listening to hunger and satiety cues and eating mindfully can help ensure we fuel our bodies with the foods it needs. By acknowledging and addressing the barriers that keep us from eating regularly and adequately, we can better meet our energy needs and honor personal preferences, traditions, and values around food.
Tuning In To Your Eating Patterns Learning Objectives
- Identify factors that influence individuals’ eating patterns.
- Describe mindful eating and its utility.
- Describe a spectrum of subjective cues that indicate hunger and satiety.
Content Warning: Eating Behaviors
In the content that follows, we will discuss eating behaviors which can be triggering for some. Talking to loved ones, trusted friends, or seeking support in other forms can be helpful. For more formal support, consider reaching out to one of the following resources. If you think this will impact your ability to complete the requirements of this course, contact the instructor.
Crisis Support
- 1-800-273-8255
- Start a Lifeline Chat
- Text 741741 (U.S. and Canada)
Eating Disorders Support (Through The National Eating Disorders Association)
- 1-800-931-2237
- Start a chat
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