Emotional eating is described as the act of eating excessive amounts of hyper-palatable  energy-dense foods. These foods have large quantities of sugars and fats and often eaten to aid against one's negative emotions.  

Emotional Eating

Health psychology research on food and emotions investigates the bidirectional relationship between dietary intake and affective states. This area of study explores how emotional distress influences eating behaviors, such as relying on hyper-palatable foods to cope with negative feelings, and how the nutritional composition of certain diets can impact brain health, chemical balances, and mood regulation.

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Health Psychology research relating to Nutrition studies the intersection of our psychological health and our diet, and how they influence each other. Topics of study relating to nutrition include
-	Eating Disorders
-	Eating Habits and Behaviors 
-	Food and Emotions
-	Food Insecurity

Health Psychology and Nutrition

Health Psychology research studies related to eating disorders include
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Health Psychology Research Relating to Eating Disorders

Health Psychology research studies relating to eating habits and behaviors include:

- Parental Influence on Child Eating Behaviors and Weight 


Health Psychology Research Relating to Eating Habits and Behaviors

Health psychology research on food insecurity investigates how limited or uncertain access to adequate food impacts psychological well-being, behavioral health, and physical outcomes. Key areas of study include the prevalence and effects of food insecurity among undergraduate students, the stressors faced by young adults experiencing homelessness, and the association between food insecurity and eating disorder pathology.

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