A Comparison of Eating Patterns Across Two Obesity Treatments: Behavior Therapy vs. Behavioral Choice Treatment
Abstract
Traditional obesity treatments have demonstrated successful short-term, but not long-term, weight loss. Behavior Therapies (BT) typically prescribe moderate kilojoule reduction and eating rules that promote a "dieting mentality." Behavioral Choice Treatment (BCT), which emphasizes mild kilojoule reduction and flexibility in eating has previously demonstrated greater weight loss maintenance compared to BT. This study compares eating patterns across treatments to explore differences related to weight loss. Thirty-two obese women, randomly assigned to BT or BCT, used computerized eating diaries to record all foods consumed. At treatment onset, both groups reduced kilojoule (BT, p<.01; BCT, p<.01) and percent fat (BT, p<.01; BCT, p<.01) intake. At the end of treatment, however, BCT reported greater kilojoule P<0.05 and percent fat P<0.01 intake. No group differences were found for meal frequency or variability in kilojoule intake. These data suggest slight rather than moderate caloric restriction and greater flexibility in eating may promote the observed long-term weight management in BCT over BT.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 06, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA434795
Entities
People
- Kristy L. Morris
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences