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Healthy Eating Behaviors

Evidence-informed definition Updated August 16, 2026 How to cite this entry

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These are eating patterns characterized by mindful food choices that support physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive function. They involve eating in response to physiological hunger and satiety cues, maintaining a balanced diet, and engaging in positive relationships with food, free from guilt or emotional distress.

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Written by Ephi Lu
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  1. World Health Organization. (2020). Healthy diet. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet View source
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Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. (2026). Healthy Eating Behaviors. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.

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