Question

A friend is feeling very edgy about an upcoming test and is consuming large quantities of starchy, carbohydrate-laden foods. But she is also surprised by how much of this type of food she is eating. What can you tell her that will explain her eating behavior?

Answer 1

You can tell her that she is eating based off of her emotions.

Certain emotions can cause someone to change their diet without realizing. If someone was very calm and content, they might eat aesthetically pleasing, healthy foods. Whereas, if someone was feeling sad, they might drown themselves in junk foods. In this case, she is eating due to stress and nervousness.

Answer 2

She is think worrying and stressing to much. You would tell her that she is stress eating.