Why Do We Overeat

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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.

This assignment fulfills/Supports:

1. • Module Outcome: 1
   • Course Outcomes: 1, 3

The Assignment:

For this Assignment, complete the following steps:

Step 1:

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 a flyer that addresses the following:

1. 1. Suppose that you are a psychologist who studies motivation. You are working with a nutritionist whose goal it is to design an informational flyer appropriate 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 from psychological theories or literature to 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 example of a flyer is attached for reference to get you started.  Remember- YOUR flyer must include information from psychological theories or literature!

Citing Sources:  You must use APA style to reference your source(s) at the end of your submission. For this assignment, you must include reference information for your textbook. Information on how to format reference information (including a reference generator) in APA style can be found on the Purdue Online Writing Lab website at https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html (opens in a new window).

Acceptable Length: N/A

Grading criteria: For full points you must fully comply with each component of the Assignment Rubric.

To Submit: Click on the “Module 4 Written Assignment” link above. When the new page opens, scroll to the “Assignment Submission” area and click “Browse My Computer”. Attach your document (must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf or .rtf format) and click “Submit”.

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