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Stressful eating refers to the behavior of consuming food in response to stress, emotional discomfort, or negative emotions. It is often a coping mechanism in which individuals use food to alleviate or manage stress.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Stressful Eating. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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