COMPETENT EATING
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The Satter Eating Competence model is an evidence-based, non-diet approach to achieve good
nutrition and support health.
Eating competence emphasizes
trust
with eating. A competent eater is positive, comfortable, and
flexible with eating, and reliable about getting enough to eat of enjoyable and nourishing food.
4 domains of the Satter Eating Competence Model:
Are YOU a competent eater?
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Do you take time to have regular meals and snacks and pay attention while you eat?
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Do you feel good about food and eating and comfortable with your enjoyment of food?
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Do you eat a variety of food and enjoy learning to eat new foods?
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Do you trust yourself to eat enough for you?
Three strategies to support eating competence:
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What are the health benefits of eating competence?
Eating competent people:
Have higher dietary quality and more nutritious diets.
Have better physical self-acceptance.
Have stable or lower body weights.
Are more active.
Sleep longer and better.
Have better medical and lab tests.
Have less disordered eating.
KEY MESSAGE: To be a competent eater, be
, self-trusting, and
about
eating and learn to take good care of yourself with
!
