Students and the younger folks are more prone to excessive eating because of the demands of academic activities which often prevents a regularised eating pattern.
7 student tips to avoid overeating
Binging on food for comfort when stressed or depressed is dangerous and can lead to diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol
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Some compulsive over eaters binge on food for comfort when they are stressed, depressed and the danger is the desire for a small 'chewable' may push you to empty an entire bag, carton, or container of food in no time.
These tips will help you guard yourself against over eating:
It is important to know that overeating isn't always characterized by being overweight and many normal-weight individuals fall victim to overeating behaviour because of its strong emotional component.
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Note also that overeating can lead to diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol. It may also be a symptom of binge eating disorder or bulima, in which case you need professional medical attention.
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