How To Promote Intuitive Eating in Adolescents

Authors

Madeline Peterson
Stacy Bevan, Utah State UniversityFollow
Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Utah State UniversityFollow
Brooke Parker

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

2-15-2022

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Abstract

Intuitive eating is a pattern of eating that includes awareness of hunger and fullness cues and encourages an appropriate and respectful response to them. It is a non-diet approach to eating and is not focused on weight loss or weight gain—although changes in weight can occur for individuals who adopt or practice intuitive eating. This fact sheet discusses how to promote intuitive eating in adolescents as a way to build a healthier relationship with food and improve body image.

Recommended Citation

Peterson, M., Bevan, S., Savoie-Roskos, M. R., & Parker, B. (2022). How to promote intuitive eating in adolescents [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.