What is Food Competency? Building a Positive Relationship with Eating
                                
                                
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                                Research has linked higher food competence with improved diet quality, better sleep, and greater self-acceptance. This behavioral model, developed by dietitian Ellyn Satter, emphasizes building a positive, comfortable, and flexible relationship with food to guide your nutritional choices. This guide explains what is food competency and how to develop it.