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<p>Regardless of whether a person has a food addiction or eating disorder or simply wants to improve their intake of nutritious foods, they may wish to give up unwanted eating behaviors.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Seek help: </strong>Anyone who suspects that they have an eating disorder or food addiction can contact the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) helpline at 800-931-2237. People looking for help with their nutritional intake can also seek the guidance of a registered dietitian. Alongside the appropriate therapy, nutritional advice can help people manage their health.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Modify the environment: </strong>Environmental cues, which include the sight, smell, and even appearance of foods, may trigger food cravings.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Individuals can adjust their environment without creating restrictions by:&nbsp;</p>
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<p>portioning adequate amounts of food for meals, and then storing the remainder away and out of sight&nbsp;</p>
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<p>sitting away from buffet tables and reframing the dining experience to focus on the social aspects of human engagement and conversation rather than the foods available&nbsp;</p>
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<p>placing nutritious foods in visible places to serve as reminders and encouragement for healthy eating — for example, putting fruits in a bowl or plate on the kitchen counter&nbsp;</p>
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<p>increasing the intake of whole foods and nonstarchy vegetables in preference to highly processed foods, when possible&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Small changes go a long way: </strong>It is important to resist the urge to try fad diets that promise rapid results in a short time, as most people who have dieted to lose weight regain the majority of this weight within five years.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Instead, a person should plan to make gradual but sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes, including regular exercise, to support good health and disease management.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Source: <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-food-addiction ">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-food-addiction </a></p>
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