Behavior Therapy

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Evidence

  • Meta-analysis; 36 studies, 3495 patients

  • ≥ 18 years old, >25 BMI

  • ≥ 3 months duration

  • Weight loss measured

    • Behavior tx vs. placebo -2.5kg

    • Behavior tx with diet/ex vs. diet/ex alone -2.3kg

    • Cog-behavior tx w diet/ex vs. diet/ex -4.9kg

  • Reference

    • Shaw, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Apr 18;(2):CD003818

  • Self-Monitoring

    • Journal re-eating and situations

  • Stimulus control

    • Unlink eating with situations

  • Reinforcement

    • Supportive environment, family, friends

  • Stress management

    • Mind-body skills, etc.

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