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VOL. 2, ISSUE 1 (2026)
The role of behavioural nutrition in preventing emotional eating among adults
Authors
Anisha Das, Souvik Tewari
Abstract
Emotional eating is a
maladaptive eating behaviour characterized by the consumption of food in
response to emotional states rather than physiological hunger. Increasing
levels of stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lifestyle-related
pressures among adults have contributed significantly to the prevalence of
emotional eating worldwide. Behavioural nutrition, an interdisciplinary field
integrating nutrition science, psychology, and Behavioural sciences, has
emerged as an effective approach for addressing emotional eating through
sustainable dietary and lifestyle modifications. This review explores the
concept of emotional eating, its psychological and physiological mechanisms,
contributing risk factors, and the role of Behavioural nutrition in prevention
and management among adults. Key Behavioural nutrition strategies including
mindful eating, cognitive Behavioural therapy-based nutrition counseling,
self-monitoring, emotional regulation training, stress management, healthy food
environments, and nutritional education are discussed. The review also
highlights the role of macronutrients, micronutrients, gut-brain interactions,
and lifestyle interventions in reducing emotional eating behaviours. Current
evidence suggests that Behavioural nutrition interventions can significantly
improve emotional regulation, dietary quality, body weight management, and
psychological well-being. Integrating Behavioural nutrition into public health
programs and clinical practice may provide a sustainable strategy for preventing
emotional eating and associated metabolic disorders among adults.
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Pages:38-43
How to cite this article:
Anisha Das, Souvik Tewari "The role of behavioural nutrition in preventing emotional eating among adults". World Journal of Advanced Research
, Vol 2, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 38-43
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