Tori

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[Tori @xtoritaylor]

I wanted to emphasize the importance of being aware of the typical warning signs of eating disorders. If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these behaviors or symptoms, do not be afraid to ask for help.

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[Tori @xtoritaylor]

“Food addiction” and compulsive overeating are often stigmatized as being moral failings. However, this is not the truth, and I have provided causes of food-related addiction in hopes of reducing this stigma.

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Parents have great influence over their kids’ eating habits. This is why it is essential that parents model healthy eating behaviors to their children as they are likely to mirror their habits.

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This week I learned something completely new! I had no idea that bottle-feeding children may lead them to develop obesity while breastfeeding may protect against this. The provided infographic includes various explanations for why this might occur.

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With portion sizes being so heavily distorted in today’s world, it is important that we know the difference between serving size and portion size and that these terms are not interchangeable.

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[Tori @xtoritaylor]

Does your child struggle with eating? Here are some important signs to pay attention to:

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In class, we discussed Long COVID, particularly the long-term loss/changes to sense of smell/taste that some experienced as a result of having COVID-19. There are many symptoms of Long COVID in addition to those regarding taste/smell. Have you had any?

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There is more to obesity than simply eating more calories than you burn . Differences in genetics and other such factors must be considered before making assumptions about those who have obesity.

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Did you know that consuming too much saturated fat is problematic? According to the bottom of this infographic, we should limit our intake of it to 22g a day or less. This is because saturated fat may raise our cholesterol, increasing our risk of heart disease.

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I recently watched the documentary, Forks Over Knives. It suggests that we adopt a whole food, plant-based diet as animal-based food is said to be detrimental to our health. If anyone else has watched this documentary, I am curious to hear your thoughts. #UISPsyofEating

[Tori @xtoritaylor]

Obesity is a problem. This disease can have very serious health consequences, and the number of obese individuals in our country is not decreasing. In fact, it seems that the rate of obesity is continuing to rise.

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