Why do we overeat?

Introduction:

Rates of childhood obesity have tripled in the last 2 decades (Weir, 2012). The APA has a growing body of literature reflecting this concern regarding childhood obesity.We know that eating is not motivated by physical hunger alone.For example, have you ever eaten when you were already full?For this assignment you will explore some of the factors that contribute to overeating.

The Assignment:

For the Assignment, complete the following steps:

Step 1:

1. Review the following resources:
2. America's Food and Health Watchdog website:https://cspinet.org/(opens in a new window)
3. American Psychological Association's website:https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/12/cover-obesity(opens in a new window).

Step 2:

You will not write an essay/paper for this assignment.Instead, you will design aflyerthat addresses the following:

1. Suppose that you are a psychologist who studies motivation.You are working with a nutritionist whose goal it is to design an informational flyerappropriate for a middle school lunchroom.Your common goal is to motivate children to make healthier food choices.Design a flyer (you will not write an essay for this assignment)that includes information frompsychological theories or literatureto encourage middle school children to eat healthier.Be specific.You must cite a source from your textbook and at least 2 other academic sources (a separate Reference Page should be submitted with your flyer). Creativity is encouraged!
2. A VERY SIMPLE exampleof aflyeris attached for reference to get you started. Remember- YOUR flyermust include information from psychological theories or literature!