Why Do We Eat? Research Paper by Champ
Why Do We Eat?
This paper identifies the biological, learned and cognitive factors that affect our motivation to eat.
# 98871
| 3,101 words
| 13 sources
| MLA
| 2007
| 
Published
on Oct 22, 2007
in
Medical and Health
(Nutrition and Exercise)
, Nutrition
(Food)
, Medical and Health
(Eating Disorders)
, Psychology
(Eating Disorders)
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Description:
The paper explores the biological, learned and cognitive motivations for why we eat. The paper examines disorders related to obesity and explains how biology, learned responses and cognitive factors can be powerful motivators that trigger a hunger response where none actually exists. The paper discusses the difficulties in treating a person who is eating to satisfy an emotional need rather than a physiological one.
Outline:
Biological Motivations for Eating
Learned Motivations for Eating
Cognitive Factors in Eating
Hunger and Obesity
Eating Disorders and Hunger
Biological factors
Learned Factors
Cognitive Factor Affecting Hunger
Conclusion
Outline:
Biological Motivations for Eating
Learned Motivations for Eating
Cognitive Factors in Eating
Hunger and Obesity
Eating Disorders and Hunger
Biological factors
Learned Factors
Cognitive Factor Affecting Hunger
Conclusion
From the Paper:
"When we use the term "hunger", it usually implies the biological need for food. We know that when we are actually hungry, we get a certain sensation that tells us we need to eat something. However, the actual mechanism that leads to this feeling is not well understood. There are theories that explain the sensation in relation to low blood glucose levels (Kalat, 1995). Insulin production has also been associated with a hungry feeling. Other theories have to do with an "empty" stomach and muscle contractions (Kalat, 1995)."Sample of Sources Used:
- American Psychiatric Association Work Group on Eating Disorders. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with eating disorders (revision). American Journal of Psychiatry, 2000; 157(1 Suppl): 1-39.
- Brierley, C. (2007). Natural gut hormone offers hope for new obesity drug. Wellcome Trust. Retrieved March 23, 2007 from http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-01/wt- ngh010907.php.
- Coon, D. (1995). Introduction to Psychology: Exploration and Application, 7th ed. MN:West Publishing Company.
- Dagher, A. (2003). Drugs, gambling, alcohol, food: What gets you hooked? McGill University Health Centre Journal. Dec-Jan 2002-03. Retrieved March 23, 2007 from http://www.muhc.ca/media/ensemble/2002dec/addiction/
- Drazen DL, Vahl TP, D'Alessio DA, Seeley RJ, Woods SC 2006 Effects of a fixed meal pattern on ghrelin secretion: evidence for a learned response independent of nutrient status. Endocrinology 147:23-30.
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Why Do We Eat? (2007, October 22)
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"Why Do We Eat?" 22 October 2007.
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