The Psychology of Dieting

Jane Ogden

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Routledge
15 March 2018

Psychology; Health psychology; Obesity: treatment & therapy; Community nursing

Series: The Psychology of Everything

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 unhealthy behaviours and potentially lose weight.

In an era of weight problems, obesity, and dangerous dieting, The Psychology of Dieting shows us that there is no such thing as a miracle diet, and that we must understand how our minds shape the food choices we make.

By: Jane Ogden
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 154g
ISBN: 9781138501256
ISBN 10: 1138501255
Series: The Psychology of Everything
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 15 March 2018
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Chapter 1: A brief history of dieting Chapter 2: Being overweight or obese Chapter 3: Why do we overeat? Chapter 4: Why are we not active enough? Chapter 5: Dieting and its consequences Chapter 6: Why do diets fail? Chapter 7: Successful dieting Chapter 8: Some strategies to change behavior Chapter 9: Dieting well: making successful dieting happen Chapter 10: Helping others to lose weight – for health professionals Chapter 11: Helping others: top tips for children Chapter 12: Concluding thoughts

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.

Reviews for The Psychology of Dieting

'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