Identify at least three environmental and social factors that can trigger overeating

What will be an ideal response?


Many environmental and social factors can trigger overeating. These include activities (such as watching TV or visiting a favorite restaurant), emotional states (e.g., depression or anxiety), levels of stress, locations of meals or snacks, a specific time of day (e.g., habitually eating at a certain time even when not hungry), and people in your life who may cause you to feel stressed or who encourage you to overeat.

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