Digital Technology, Eating Behaviors, and Eating Disorders

"I use this book as basis for my teaching in teacher education and advanced training for practitioners. Providing a model of the links between digital technologies and eating behaviors, it allows me to show my students the complexity of the matter as well as the current state of research in different fields and on different phenomena. Especially in teaching about social media, this analytical and empirically sound approach is crucial for me". (Dr. Martin Hermida, Institut für Medien und Schule der Pädagogischen Hochschule Schwyz) 

“Digital technologies are part and parcel of our lives and this book comprehensively looks at how they impact eating behaviours and eating disorders. It is refreshing that the authors address the positive aspects of digital technologies on eating behaviours and the potential for promoting healthy dietary behaviours. Body image, disordered eating and eating disorders are given equal weight in this book which is welcome. The role of digital technology in the development of disorders is included but also recent work on how to use digital technologies to support those with eating disorders. Smahel and co-authors do not focus on digital technology alone but address the interplay with other determinants of health such as societal, social, physical and individual factors. This is a real strength of the book. With the inclusion of theoretical models and empirical research, this book will be of interest to researchers, academics and their students, as well as practitioners supporting their clients and service users. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book is a welcome addition to my pile.” (Dr Colette Kelly, RNutr. (Public Health), Director Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway, Ireland)