Positive Body Image Helps Weight Loss

August 31st, 2006

Research by Dr. Tracy Tylka indicates that women with a positive body image are more likely to eat “intuitively” meaning that they will respond appropriately to body cues of hunger or satiation.  This argues against the idea that women do or should diet when they are dissatisfied with their bodies.  See the extended summary in Reuters Health online.

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