Today, the mental health site PsychCentral.com asks an interesting question: What does it mean to eat “normally?”
Given that 60 percent of the population is overweight, our view of normal eating has changed over the years. For some eaters, “normal” means eating fast food on a regular basis. For others, “normal” means regular failed efforts at calorie restriction in an endless cycle of yo-yo dieting.
The article cites a broad definition of normal eating by registered dietitian Ellyn Satter. Here are some of the highlights: