Appetite: 1. desire for food 2. any strong desire; craving
These, according to Webster, are the plain and simple definitions of appetite. Appetite is something we deal with every day. Plain and simple? Hardly. To some, appetite means a raging void, never to be filled, whether it is food, exercise, money, sex, drugs, material things or love.
To others, appetite is misplaced- a passive thought- never really given the respect it deserves. Appetite can be big and intrusive or small and ignored. Think about your appetite. What do you crave? Is it normal? How much craving is acceptable and justifiable?
Whether you have an eating disorder, disordered eating or are eating well, your appetite is worth your attention.
Jill Brown, RD, LD
11-13-11
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