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April 14, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW

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Obesity: The Emotional Connection

April 14, 2014 04:55 by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW  [About the Author]

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One of the greatest ironies about human behavior is that deprivation and overindulgence often result in similar outcomes. Children who grow up without enough – food, love, structure and safety – often fill the void with food once it is available. Some of these people become obese over time, but even those who do not may overeat or misuse food for emotional reasons. Recent information from the Food Research and Action Center cites several studies that suggest that food insecurity (people who do not have enough food to eat on a regular basis) and overweight and/or obesity coexist in as many as 1/3 of women. [More]