The Psychology of Eating: From Healthy to Disordered Behavior

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Van Ogtrop (1989) explored families’ eating behavior in the Netherlands
and concluded that a desire to feed their children and husbands healthy
foods can create conflict in women, as unhealthy foods are often preferred.
Similarly, Murcott (1982) concluded from her study of 40 young women

Figure 4.5 Food and the family. (Source: Advertising Archives.)

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