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Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters − 2 psychologists explain how to cultivate healthy behaviors and body image

  • Written by Janet J. Boseovski, Professor of Psychology, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters − 2 psychologists explain how to cultivate healthy behaviors and body imageMothers play an outsized role in the formation of their daughters' dietary habits.andresr/E+ via Getty Images

Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals.

Women and teen girls are especially likely to pursue dieting to achieve weight loss goals even though a great deal of research shows that dieting doesn’t work...

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