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Labeling foods as 'good' or 'bad' can lead to disordered eating and feelings of failure.

Practitioners should avoid labeling foods in a binary manner to prevent negative psychological effects.

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It underscores how rigidly labeling foods as 'good' or 'bad' perpetuates harmful black and white thinking that can lead to disordered eating and feelings of failure.
Marian Tanofsky‐Kraff et al. · 2025

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Sticking Points About Food

Marian Tanofsky‐Kraff et al. · 2025

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