Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Compensatory behaviors refer to the drastic measures (e.g., excessive exercise, self-induced vomiting, or restricting food intake) taken by people with eating disorders in an attempt to "compensate" for eating and…

Compulsive eating, also known as binge eating or emotional eating, refers to a pattern of consuming large quantities of food in a short period, often accompanied by a feeling of…

Conative processes refer to mental activities underpinning conscious, goal-directed behavior. They include intention, desire, will, and striving and represent the motivational aspect of the mind. these are one of the…

The consummatory phase, also known as consummatory behavior, refers to the final response in a natural chain of behaviors directed toward achieving a goal or satisfying a specific drive. It…

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, blocking fertilization, or preventing implantation of a fertilized egg. They can be hormonal (e.g., pills, patches, injections), barrier-based (e.g., condoms,…

The commissure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain.

Cortisol, often referred to as the "stress hormone", is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands located on top of each kidney. It plays a crucial role in the…

Craving refers to a powerful, often intense desire for a specific food or type of food, driven by a compelling urge to consume it. Cravings can be triggered by various…

A cue is a trigger or signal that initiates a habit. It's a prompt that tells your brain to go into automatic mode and decide which habit to use.

CPF refers to the phenomenon where exposure to food-related cues (like sights or smells) triggers eating even when the individual is not physically hungry. This behavior arises through associative learning,…