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Mood, bulimic symptoms and outcome in a community‐based slimming group
Author(s) -
Tata P.,
Vigus J.,
Bowyer C.,
Judd P.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
european eating disorders review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.511
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1099-0968
pISSN - 1072-4133
DOI - 10.1002/erv.2400020104
Subject(s) - mood , binge eating , psychological intervention , anxiety , binge eating disorder , weight loss , clinical psychology , psychology , emotional eating , obesity , eating disorders , psychiatry , medicine , bulimia nervosa , eating behavior
The role of psychological and other factors in the treatment of obesity were examined in a community‐based slimming group, where some regular attenders appeared not to be benefiting from the six‐week weight‐loss programme. Forty‐seven women, a significant number of whom were of normal weight, completed psychometric tests assessing variables such as mood, binge eating, and nutritional knowledge. Weight changes were recorded over the course of the programme and at one year follow‐up. Subjects showed statistically significant but limited weightloss over the programme. Most however regained much of the weight over the subsequent year, with high levels of anxiety and binge eating the predominant psychological features of the least successful subjects. The efficacy of conventional dietetic practice, especially for those with mood and/or binge eating problems, is questioned. Identifying and helping this vulnerable sub‐group are stressed and recommendations made regarding psychological interventions for dieters with longterm weight problems.