intuitive eating

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An approach to eating that focuses on the body's response to cues of hunger and satisfaction, aiming to foster a positive relationship with food as opposed to mere control of one's weight.

Word forms

intuitive eating

Etymology

Coined by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, first appearing in a journal article of the 1990s.

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