Disordered Eating

Correct. Normal, attuned eaters eat when they are hungry and stop when they are satisfied most of the time. Even though they may occasionally eat when not hungry, or overeat at times, they usually do not eat again until hungry. Their bodies automatically balance out their calories in this way, and they do not gain weight from such episodes.

This is a great place to start with Sally. Let's continue by looking a little closer at her eating habits.

This isn't the best response. The body regulates intake based on feelings of hunger. If a person is listening and responding appropriately to hunger cues, she does not gain weight.

You may want to look at chapter 3, pages 23-25, of the student text to see how normal eating is described.

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This isn't the best choice. The body can burn off extra calories without any extra effort. All it takes is listening to hunger cues.

You may want to look at chapter 3, pages 23-25, of the student text to see how normal eating is described.

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This isn't the correct answer. It is a typical perception of what causes weight gain that is fostered by and fosters the diet mentality. It's not what Sally is eating as much as how she may be eating.

You may want to look at chapter 3, pages 23-25, of the student text to see how normal eating is described.

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