Effects of Mindful Eating in Patients with Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a psychiatric illness related to a high frequency of episodes of binge eating, loss of control, body image dissatisfaction, and suffering caused by overeating. It is estimated that 30% of patients with BED are affected by obesity. "Mindful eating" (ME) is a promising new eating technique that can improve self-control and good food choices, helping to increase awareness about the triggers of binge eating episodes and intuitive eating training.

Objectives

To analyze the impact of ME on episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, quality of life, eating habits, and anthropometric data [weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and waist circumference] in patients with obesity and BED.

Method

This quantitative, prospective, longi

SUBMITTER: Minari TP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10975968 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature