Food related chronic illness and food choice motivations

The drive to eat in general, regardless of demographics considerations and physiological requirements, is strongly influenced by psychological motivations such as emotion. However, the diagnosis of a chronic health condition often necessitates lifestyle changes, in particular dietary adjustments, in order to effectively manage the condition. S172 Int.J. Behav. Med. (2016) 23 (Suppl 1):S1–S261 This paper explores the food choice motivations of adults diagnosed with a chronic illness where dietary adjustments are required or recommended as treatment mechanisms (e.g. diabetes, food allergy, heart disease).