self-fulfilling prophesy, what?

i've been meaning to post a little something on this report, which states that: the happier you are with your body, the better you eat. the more unhappy, the worse you eat. if this really is a causal relationship, which way does it run? you could be happy with your body because you eat better and are not fat, or you could feel happy, which induces healthier eating habits. researchers propose the latter, though i think it may be a positive feedback loop.

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