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This document discusses the relationship between nutrition, psychology, and mental health. It notes that recent studies have found associations between non-diet interventions, self-esteem, and depression. Additionally, studies found relationships between adolescent cooking skills and emotional well-being, as well as between self-weighing and self-esteem in adolescents and young adults. The document argues that nutrition educators should consider incorporating more psychological assessment and positive approaches to significantly improve clients' quality of life.
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Artículo que habla de cómo la Psicología se integra a la Nutrición
This document discusses the relationship between nutrition, psychology, and mental health. It notes that recent studies have found associations between non-diet interventions, self-esteem, and depression. Additionally, studies found relationships between adolescent cooking skills and emotional well-being, as well as between self-weighing and self-esteem in adolescents and young adults. The document argues that nutrition educators should consider incorporating more psychological assessment and positive approaches to significantly improve clients' quality of life.
This document discusses the relationship between nutrition, psychology, and mental health. It notes that recent studies have found associations between non-diet interventions, self-esteem, and depression. Additionally, studies found relationships between adolescent cooking skills and emotional well-being, as well as between self-weighing and self-esteem in adolescents and young adults. The document argues that nutrition educators should consider incorporating more psychological assessment and positive approaches to significantly improve clients' quality of life.
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