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Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach to eating developed by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch that emphasizes awareness of and responsiveness to internal hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues rather than rigid dietary rules. It integrates attention to physical needs, emotions, and enjoyment of food while encouraging body respect and flexible food choices that support health.
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Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (1995). Intuitive eating: A recovery book for the chronic dieter. St. Martin’s Press.
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CNP (2026). Intuitive eating. In CNP Encyclopedia Editorial Board (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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