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Interoception in Health Choices

Meaning

Interoception in Health Choices refers to the subconscious and conscious perception of internal bodily states—such as hunger, satiety, cardiac rhythm, or visceral discomfort—and how this sensory input informs decisions regarding health behaviors. Accurate interoceptive signaling is crucial because it aligns external actions with internal physiological requirements, preventing chronic mismatches that disrupt endocrine homeostasis. Impaired interoception can lead to maladaptive eating patterns or poor stress recognition. We must listen to the body’s internal physiological language. This awareness is key to self-regulation.