AHS18

Training for nutritionists and dietitians is based on Evidence-based Nutrition Practice Guidelines, but they are clearly not effective for creating sustainable weight loss in adults. Even with more holistic approaches to weight management, like mindful eating, intuitive eating, positive psychology, and the Health at Every Size model, which propose that restrictions placed on eating are at the root of overeating, are not effective at creating lasting change either. Examining the various naturally occurring restrictions that were present for our ancestors can provide insights into effective strategies to bridge the gap between our modern hyper-palatable food environment and our evolutionary mis-matched tendencies toward adiposity.