Homeostasis balance, homeostasis imbalance or distinct motivational processes? Comments on Marks (2015) ‘Homeostatic Theory of Obesity’:

Health Psychology Open

Luc G Pelletier¹ 

关键词: body image;    eating behaviour;    health promotion;    theory;    weight loss;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2055102915624512

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

In his article, ‘Homeostatic theory of obesity’, Marks suggested that imbalances in homeostatic processes could explain weight gain and obesity. He proposes that over-consumption of high-caloric, low-nutrient and low satiating foods, combined with a stressful environment, is the origin of weight gain. Once weight gain occurs, individuals may develop body dissatisfaction and negative affect, leading to continued over-consumption, which sets in motion a system of feedback loops that leads to a Circle of Discontent and further weight gain. In this article, we attempt to clarify certain problematic aspects of Marks framework and identify specific directions that researchers should pursue to address these shortcomings.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC