Study: Seven Styles of Eating Can Lead to Obesity

Sept. 20, 2005 — -- A new study published in the September issue of Explore, a journal of science and healing, identifies seven eating patterns associated with overeating and obesity.

"Good Morning America" medical contributor Dr. David Katz discussed the seven patterns of eating identified in the study and how they negatively affect people's relationship with food.

The study, called "Seven Eating Styles Linked to Overeating, Overweight, and Obesity," was written by Larry Scherwitz and Deborah Kesten.

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Katz says it's difficult for most people in American society to control their weight, simply because there is abundant food and more technology, which means we have to do less physical activity.

But the message is to examine not only what you are eating but also your relationship with food. Where do you usually eat? Who do you eat with? What other things do you do while you're eating? If you find yourself frequently scarfing down a doughnut in your car on the way to work, you might want to take some steps to change how you are eating.