Eating behavior and obesity
By: Shahram Heshmat
Publisher: Springer Pub. Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780826106216; 9780826106223
Subjects: Feeding Behavior; Psychology; Socioeconomic Factors; Eating Disorders; Decision making; Psychological aspects; Obesity; Eating disorders; Decision Making
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Behavioral economics and eating decisions; title: Explaining eating behavior; title: Basic economics : a primer; title: An economic perspective on eating behavior; title: Socioeconomic disparities in health and obesity; title: Decision making over time; title: How we make decisions : the role of emotion; title: Food addiction and obesity; title: Overeating and decision-making deficits; title: Why dieters relapse; title: Using self-control strategies to promote healthier food choices; title: Policy implications and conclusion.