PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTIONS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AMONG YOUNG ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Eating behaviour is one of the most common human behaviours, yet its research has been limited, even though it impacts one's overall well-being. Youths are more likely to consume packaged and processed foods. The intake of packaged and processed food by the young adults is closely associated with obesity and its associated problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. This review paper presents the most effective psychological and behavioural interventions to be applied to inculcate a healthy eating behaviour among young Indian adults aged 18-30 years. The maze of packaged and processed foods is a journey towards healthy eating that reveals the rich insight of the relationship between the body, the mind and the food that people consume. Regardless of knowledge and capability, many people find it difficult to modify their health-related behaviours because of behavioural patterns, emphasizing the significance of psychological intervention to regulate impulsive behaviours. Overcoming psychological obstacles to healthy eating should be an essential focus for health initiatives since modifying these behaviour patterns might alleviate several global health concerns. This review paper aims to uncover psychological interventions, behaviour change techniques and other strategies that encourage healthier eating habits and lasting food choices among young adults.