Dinner Table Talks: How healthy eating behavior and body positivity start at home

Loganathan, Megala

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Dinner Table Talks: How healthy eating behavior and body positivity start at home

Loganathan, Megala

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Abstract

Body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and unhealthy eating behaviors all share a large sociocultural component. A family medicine practice is the perfect place to start educating patients about their attitudes surrounding food and how the effects of their relationship with food and their bodies can be felt in the home environment. Hearing many patients share that their mental and physical health struggles stemmed from how they learned to perceive things as children inspired me to take advantage of the trickle down effects of patient education. The goal of this project is to make and distribute a pamphlet that addresses ways to improve eating culture and body image and to recognize and separate nutrition and emotional eating. I hope that this intervention not only educates patients but promotes a healthier home environment for the rest of the members in a household/community.