Intuitive Eating Flashcards

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diet culture

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societal belief that thinness equals health

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diet culture aspects

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emphasis on weight loss, body shaming and stigma, unrealistic standards, fad diets and quick fixes

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diet culture: body image

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promotes unrealistic beauty standards, leads to dissatisfaction with body size and shape, promotes critical and negative self view

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diet culture: eating habits

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promotes restrictive eating patterns and disordered eating behaviors, increased anxiety around food choices, can promote unhealthy relationship with food

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examples of diet culture

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  • exercising to “burn off” a specific number of calories or to “earn a treat”
  • limiting or avoiding specific food groups
  • feeling guilt or shame for eating
  • envy of others for their weight or perceived self control
  • engaging in fat shaming behaviors
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impacts of diet culture

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  • mental health
  • disordered eating
  • physical health impacts
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mental health

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anxiety, low self-esteem

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disordered eating

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skipping means, hyper-fixation on intake, low self-esteem

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physical health impacts

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nutrient deficiency, metabolic issues

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how do we challenge diet culture

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intuitive eating, health at every size, media literacy

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the history of intuitive eating

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developed by registered dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995 and has grown in popularity over the last decade

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purpose of intuitive eating

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combat the negative effects of dieting and promotion of a self regulating approach to eating

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principles of intuitive eating

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10 principles

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principle 1

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reject the diet mentality

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principle 2

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honor your hunger

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principle 3

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make peace with food

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principle 4

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challenge the food police

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principle 5

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feel your fullness

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principle 6

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discover the satisfaction factor

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principle 7

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cope with your emotions without using food

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principle 8

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respect your body

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principle 9

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exercise - feel the difference

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principle 10

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honor your health with gentle nutrition

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principle 1: reject the diet mentality

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diet culture, the pitfalls of dieting, emotional impact

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principle 1: reject the diet mentality action steps

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actively challenge diet beliefs and seek support

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principle 2: honor your hunger

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understand hunger, regular meals/snacks, avoid restriction, listen to your body

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principle 2: honor your hunger action steps

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identify hunger cues, eat balanced meals and snacks, and develop a routine

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principle 3: make peace with food

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food freedom, removing guilt, reducing stress around eating

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principle 3: make peace with food action steps

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challenge food rules, practice self compassion, and explore food preferences

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principle 4: challenge the food police

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guilt and shame, restricted eating, emotional impact

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principle 4: challenge the food police action steps

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identify trigger, avoid perfectionism, reframe thoughts

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principle 5: feel your fullness

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understand fullness, mindful eating, avoid overeating, listen to your body

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principle 5: feel your fullness action steps

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eat slowly and without distractions, check in, portion size, reflect

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principle 6: discover the satisfaction factor

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pleasure and satisfaction, sensory experience, avoid deprivation, recognize fullness

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principle 6: discover the satisfaction factor action steps

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identify your favorite foods, eat mindfully, try new foods, focus on balance

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principle 7: cope with emotions

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emotional eating, awareness, healthy coping strategies, address triggers

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principle 7: cope with emotions action steps

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keep a journal, develop coping skills, seek professional help, engage in mindfulness practices

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principle 8: respect your body

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body positivity, self compassion, health at every size, avoid comparisons

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principle 8: respect your body action steps

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practice positive affirmations, wear comfortable clothes, engage in body positive activities

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principle 9: exercise

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joyful movement, body awareness, avoiding guilt, variety

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principle 9: exercise action steps

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explore different activities, set enjoyable goals, listen to your body, create a routine

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principle 10: gentle nutrition

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balance, flexibility, nutritional awareness

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principle 10: gentle nutrition action steps

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incorporate variety, practice moderation, stay informed, prioritize health

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gentle nutrition

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gentle nutrition is less rigid, incorporates flexibility, encourages attention and mindfulness, and focus on nutrition as a piece of the health puzzle

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putting together balanced meals

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there is no perfect diet, your needs are highly individual

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what we do know about diets

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  • many Americans consume excess sodium, sugar and saturated fat
  • the standard American diet is often low in fiber, omega 3s, and specifically low in fruits
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nutrient needs

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  • in general, most Americans need somewhere around 2,000 (+/- 500) kcals per day
  • this is dependent upon age, sex, weight, height, and activity level
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current recommendations for nutrient needs

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  • focus on a plant forward whole foods diet
  • carbohydrates 45-65% of kcals
  • fat 20-35% of kcals
  • protein 10-25% kcals
  • limit sodium 1500-2300 mg/day
  • fiber needs (Women: 25 g/day)(Men: 38 g/day)
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how do we know what is credible?

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  • diet trends and popular wisdom change frequently
  • basic scientific knowledge is more consistent
  • sound advice is based on a consensus of multiple research findings
  • be wary of results from only one report