Includes bibliographical references and index.

Behavioral economics and eating decisions -- Explaining eating behavior -- Basic economics : a primer -- An economic perspective on eating behavior -- Socioeconomic disparities in health and obesity -- Decision making over time -- How we make decisions : the role of emotion -- Food addiction and obesity -- Overeating and decision-making deficits -- Why dieters relapse -- Using self-control strategies to promote healthier food choices -- Policy implications and conclusion.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2011. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.