Stress-induced eating and the relaxation response as a potential antidote

Tasmiah Masih

doi:10.26182/5bbd47b9aff8a

Stress-induced eating and the relaxation response as a potential antidote

Tasmiah Masih

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Stress-induced eating is characterised by the intake of nutrient-poor, energy dense food, in response to an acute stressor. Despite its recognition, research is yet to establish how best to remedy this problem. Relaxation being the physiological and psychological opposite of stress, may serve as a therapeutic antidote for stress-induced eating. The purpose of this thesis was to examine the effect of relaxation on energy intake after exposure to an acute stressor; and to explore the feasibility of an intervention involving regular practice of mindful relaxation, and its potential to affect parameters of wellbeing, and stress-induced appetite.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Dimmock, James, Supervisor Guelfi, Kym, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	7 Sept 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/5bbd47b9aff8a
Publication status	Unpublished - 2018

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