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Intuitive Eating

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Giulia Guerrini

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•Last Updated: August 31, 2023

Intuitive eating is an eating strategy that involves using the body’s physiological hunger and satiety cues, as opposed to emotional or societal cues, to guide food intake.

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Last Updated:August 31, 2023

Overview

What is intuitive eating?

What are intuitive eating’s main benefits?

What are intuitive eating’s main drawbacks?

How does intuitive eating work?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is intuitive eating a diet?

What are the principles and stages of intuitive eating?

What is the difference between intuitive eating and other nondiet approaches?

What is a healthy relationship with food?

Who can benefit from intuitive eating?

How is intuitive eating delivered?

What are common myths and misconceptions about intuitive eating?

Can you follow the intuitive eating approach while dieting to lose weight?

Can you follow the intuitive eating approach while following a specific diet for a medical condition?

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Giulia Guerrini

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Gabrielle Fundaro

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