Pushing himself away from the dinner table and loosening his belt a notch, a friend vows never to eat again. Unfortunately for your friend, there are physiological mechanisms that will make it difficult for him to keep his promise

Describe these mechanisms. Then, consider the fact that eating is not just a physiological process; it is also a psychological experience. What have researchers learned about the psychological factors that contribute to weight-related problems?

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: The psychology of eating include cultural factors such as recommendations for healthy eating, social norms, timing of meals, restrained and unrestrained eating, dieting, and the influences of others on how we eat. All of these factors interact with the physiology of eating and genetic influences.