Abstract
Current treatments for obesity usually comprise nutritional counselling, meal and exercise planning, with or without 'diet sheets' of meal plans. The most stringent treatment is the behavioural weight loss (BWL) program. The BWL program targets diet and exercise through behavioural modification techniques. Participants receive comprehensive education about nutrition, and problem-solving techniques are taught to help participants deal with difficult situations that threaten their weight control efforts. Occasionally, cognitive techniques, such as identifying and changing dysfunctional thinking, behaviour, and emotional responses, are applied to complement this treatment. Motivation enhancement and relapse prevention strategies are also taught, to enable individuals to maintain their weight loss.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) for Eating and Weight Disorders |
| Editors | Kate Tchanturia |
| Place of Publication | U.K. |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Pages | 176-191 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781315749266 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781138794030 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- obesity
- cognitive therapy
