Although Large Numbers of People Report That They Are Dieting

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Essay

Although large numbers of people report that they are dieting, there have been dramatic increases in the number of overweight individuals. What are some of the reasons for this epidemic of overweight and obesity?

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Definitions:

Transtheoretical Model

A psychological framework that analyzes an individual's readiness to change and identifies stages of change to address a variety of behaviors.

Problem-Focused Coping

Coping mechanisms that aim directly at mitigating or solving a stressor rather than solely managing emotional responses to the stressor.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves managing or reducing the emotional distress associated with a situation.

Subjective Probability

An individual's personal estimation or belief about how likely an event is to occur.