Effects of Mindful Eating in Patients with Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder
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...
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| author | Tatiana Palotta Minari Gerardo Maria de Araújo-Filho Lúcia Helena Bonalume Tácito Louise Buonalumi Tácito Yugar Tatiane de Azevedo Rubio Antônio Carlos Pires José Fernando Vilela-Martin Luciana Neves Cosenso-Martin André Fattori Juan Carlos Yugar-Toledo Heitor Moreno |
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| description | 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, longitudinal, and experimental study recruited 82 patients diagnosed with obesity and BED. The intervention was divided into eight individual weekly meetings, guided by ME sessions, nutritional educational dynamics, cooking workshops, food sensory analyses, and applications of questionnaires [Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ); Binge Eating Scale (BES); Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF)]. There was no dietary prescription for calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber. Patients were only encouraged to consume fewer ultra-processed foods and more natural and minimally processed foods. The meetings occurred from October to November 2023. Statistical analysis: To carry out inferential statistics, the Shapiro–Wilk test was used to verify the normality of variable distribution. All variables were identified as non-normal distribution and were compared between the first and the eighth week using a two-tailed Wilcoxon test. Non-Gaussian data were represented by median ± interquartile range (IQR). Additionally, α < 0.05 and <i>p</i> < 0.05 were adopted. Results: Significant reductions were found from the first to the eighth week for weight, BMI, waist circumference, episodes of binge eating, BSQ scale score, BES score, and total energy value (all <i>p</i> < 0.0001). In contrast, there was a significant increase in the WHOQOL-BREF score and daily water intake (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). Conclusions: ME improved anthropometric data, episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, eating habits, and quality of life in participants with obesity and BED in the short-term. However, an extension of the project will be necessary to analyze the impact of the intervention in the long-term. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ffddcf6d01de4d599689cc3f3d7792cc2024-03-27T13:58:21ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432024-03-0116688410.3390/nu16060884Effects of Mindful Eating in Patients with Obesity and Binge Eating DisorderTatiana Palotta Minari0Gerardo Maria de Araújo-Filho1Lúcia Helena Bonalume Tácito2Louise Buonalumi Tácito Yugar3Tatiane de Azevedo Rubio4Antônio Carlos Pires5José Fernando Vilela-Martin6Luciana Neves Cosenso-Martin7André Fattori8Juan Carlos Yugar-Toledo9Heitor Moreno10Department of Psychiatry, State Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, SP, BrazilDepartment of Psychiatry, State Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, SP, BrazilDepartment of Endocrinology, State Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, SP, BrazilSchool of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas 13083-887, SP, BrazilCardiovascular Pharmacology & Hypertension Laboratory, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas 13083-887, SP, BrazilDepartment of Endocrinology, State Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, SP, BrazilDepartment of Hypertension, State Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, SP, BrazilDepartment of Endocrinology, State Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, SP, BrazilCardiovascular Pharmacology & Hypertension Laboratory, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas 13083-887, SP, BrazilDepartment of Hypertension, State Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, SP, BrazilCardiovascular Pharmacology & Hypertension Laboratory, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas 13083-887, SP, BrazilIntroduction: 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, longitudinal, and experimental study recruited 82 patients diagnosed with obesity and BED. The intervention was divided into eight individual weekly meetings, guided by ME sessions, nutritional educational dynamics, cooking workshops, food sensory analyses, and applications of questionnaires [Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ); Binge Eating Scale (BES); Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF)]. There was no dietary prescription for calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber. Patients were only encouraged to consume fewer ultra-processed foods and more natural and minimally processed foods. The meetings occurred from October to November 2023. Statistical analysis: To carry out inferential statistics, the Shapiro–Wilk test was used to verify the normality of variable distribution. All variables were identified as non-normal distribution and were compared between the first and the eighth week using a two-tailed Wilcoxon test. Non-Gaussian data were represented by median ± interquartile range (IQR). Additionally, α < 0.05 and <i>p</i> < 0.05 were adopted. Results: Significant reductions were found from the first to the eighth week for weight, BMI, waist circumference, episodes of binge eating, BSQ scale score, BES score, and total energy value (all <i>p</i> < 0.0001). In contrast, there was a significant increase in the WHOQOL-BREF score and daily water intake (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). Conclusions: ME improved anthropometric data, episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, eating habits, and quality of life in participants with obesity and BED in the short-term. However, an extension of the project will be necessary to analyze the impact of the intervention in the long-term.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/884eating disordersbinge eating disorderobesitynutritional interventionmindful eating |
| spellingShingle | Tatiana Palotta Minari Gerardo Maria de Araújo-Filho Lúcia Helena Bonalume Tácito Louise Buonalumi Tácito Yugar Tatiane de Azevedo Rubio Antônio Carlos Pires José Fernando Vilela-Martin Luciana Neves Cosenso-Martin André Fattori Juan Carlos Yugar-Toledo Heitor Moreno Effects of Mindful Eating in Patients with Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder Nutrients eating disorders binge eating disorder obesity nutritional intervention mindful eating |
| title | Effects of Mindful Eating in Patients with Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder |
| title_full | Effects of Mindful Eating in Patients with Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Mindful Eating in Patients with Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Mindful Eating in Patients with Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder |
| title_short | Effects of Mindful Eating in Patients with Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder |
| title_sort | effects of mindful eating in patients with obesity and binge eating disorder |
| topic | eating disorders binge eating disorder obesity nutritional intervention mindful eating |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/884 |
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