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Cognitive control of eating.

J Wardle1

  • 1Psychology Department, Institute of Psychiatry, London, U.K.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Dieting, a form of cognitive control over eating, may paradoxically lead to overeating. This research explores how cognitive regulation impacts food intake and its implications for eating disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Eating behavior is complex, involving biological drives and sophisticated cognitive regulation.
  • Dieting represents a common method of cognitive control aimed at weight management.
  • The relationship between cognitive control and eating patterns requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the development and impact of dieting on food intake regulation.
  • To evaluate the role of cognitive control in disturbances of eating behavior.
  • To investigate the link between cognitive control and paradoxical overeating.

Main Methods:

  • Review of cross-sectional studies comparing dieters and non-dieters.
  • Experimental investigation into the effects of cognitive control on food intake.

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  • Analysis of the implications for understanding and treating eating disorders.

    • Main Results:

    • Cross-sectional data suggest dieting is associated with disrupted food intake control.
    • Dieting may paradoxically provoke episodes of overeating.
    • Experimental findings will be discussed in relation to cognitive control and overeating.

    Conclusions:

    • Cognitive control, particularly through dieting, can paradoxically disrupt normal eating behavior.
    • Understanding this link is crucial for the treatment of eating disorders.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms involved.